Homosexuality and health

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In regards to homosexuality and health, the homosexual population has a significantly higher incidences of a large number of diseases. One of the reasons for homosexual population having higher incidences of diseases is the significantly higher incidences of promiscuity in the homosexual population. In addition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from 1994 to 1997 the proportion of homosexual men stating they had anal sex increased from 57.6 percent to 61.2 percent.[1] Although homosexual men may engage in sexual practices which may put them at risk, studies report that anal sex can be an important risk factor for the relay of many diseases.[2][3][4][5][6] In addition, in regards to homosexuality and health, the homosexuality population has significantly lower rates of various measures of mental health.

In 2004, the prominent medical website, WebMD, stated the following: "Men who have sex with men and women are a "significant bridge for HIV to women," the CDC's new data suggest."[7]

Below are some articles in regards to homosexuality and health that cite medical literature:

In April of 2007, the American Journal of Public Health analyzed data from 2002 National Survey of Family Growth and the data suggested that American lesbian women were 2.69 times more likely to be overweight and 2.47 times more likely to be obese than all other female sexual orientation groups. [8]

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Homosexuality and Smoking

In regards to homosexuality and smoking, the recent medical literature states the homosexual men and lesbians in the United States have significantly higher rates of cigarette smoking than heterosexuals.[9][10]

Homosexuality and Violence

Another factor that is notable in regards to homosexuality and health is the significantly higher rates of domestic violence in homosexual couples. In addition, according to experts homosexual murders are relatively or quite common and often homosexual murders are very brutal.

Bible, Homosexuality, and Sound Health Practices

Given the many diseases associated with homosexuality, the Bible prohibition against homosexuality is arguably one of the many examples where the Bible exhibited knowledge that was ahead of its time.

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References

  1. ↑ The Negative Health Effects of Homosexuality
  2. ↑ Intestinal Parasitism among Homosexual Male
  3. ↑ http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/qa/qa22.htm
  4. ↑ http://www.rsm.ac.uk/media/downloads/std0703brody.pdf
  5. ↑ http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/features/artikel.php?ID=37809
  6. ↑ http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/331/25/1717
  7. ↑ http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/guide/20061101/hiv-bisexual-bridge-to-women
  8. ↑ Overweight and Obesity in Sexual-Minority Women: Evidence From Population-Based Data, Ulrike Boehmer, Deborah J. Bowen, Greta R. Bauer, American Journal of Public Health, 2007 Jun;97(6):1134-40. E pub 2007 Apr 26.
  9. ↑ Cigarette smoking among lesbians, gays, and bisexuals: how serious a problem? (United States), Cancer Causes & Control, 2004 Oct;15(8):797-803
  10. ↑ Gay/Lesbian sexual orientation increases risk for cigarette smoking and heavy drinking among members of a large Northern California health plan, BMC Public Health. 2006 Oct 3;6:241
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