Health Disparities Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Older Adults: Results From a Population-Based Study

Fredriksen‐Goldsen, Karen I.; Kim, Hyun‐Jun; Barkan, Susan E.; Muraco, Anna; Hoy‐Ellis, Charles P.

doi:10.2105/ajph.2012.301110

articleAmerican Journal of Public HealthJun 13, 2013Closed access

Health Disparities Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Older Adults: Results From a Population-Based Study

KIKaren I. Fredriksen‐Goldsen HKHyun‐Jun Kim SESusan E. Barkan AMAnna Muraco CPCharles P. Hoy‐Ellis

Loyola Marymount University

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Abstract

Objectives

We investigated health disparities among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults aged 50 years and older.

Methods

We analyzed data from the 2003-2010 Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (n = 96 992) on health outcomes, chronic conditions, access to care, behaviors, and screening by gender and sexual orientation with adjusted logistic regressions.

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955

total citations

FWCI: 70.69
Percentile: 100%
References: 65

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Topics & keywords

Topics

LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy100%

Keywords

Sexual orientation
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Lesbian
Sexual minority
Medicine
Health equity
Gerontology
Population

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

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