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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 &#97;&#110;&#97;&#108; &#115;&#101;&#120; increased from 57.6 percent to 61.2 percent.<ref>[http://www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=IS01B1 The Negative Health Effects of Homosexuality]</ref> Although homosexual men may engage in sexual practices which may put them at risk, studies report that &#97;&#110;&#97;&#108; &#115;&#101;&#120; can be an important risk factor for the relay of many diseases.<ref>[http://www.springerlink.com/content/jx13231641717w48/ Intestinal Parasitism among Homosexual Male]</ref><ref>http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/qa/qa22.htm</ref><ref>http://www.rsm.ac.uk/media/downloads/std0703brody.pdf</ref><ref>http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/features/artikel.php?ID=37809</ref><ref>http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/331/25/1717</ref>  In addition, in regards to homosexuality and health, the [[Homosexuality and Mental Health|homosexuality population has significantly lower rates of various measures of mental health]].
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In regards to '''homosexuality and health''', the [[Homosexuality|homosexual]] population has a significantly higher incidences of a number of diseases.  One of the reasons for homosexual population having higher incidences of some 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 &#97;&#110;&#97;&#108; &#115;&#101;&#120; increased from 57.6 percent to 61.2 percent.<ref>[http://www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=IS01B1 The Negative Health Effects of Homosexuality]</ref> Although homosexual men may engage in sexual practices which may put them at risk, studies report that &#97;&#110;&#97;&#108; &#115;&#101;&#120; can be an important risk factor for the relay of many diseases.<ref>[http://www.springerlink.com/content/jx13231641717w48/ Intestinal Parasitism among Homosexual Male]</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20091104210119/https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/qa/qa22.htm</ref><ref>http://www.rsm.ac.uk/media/downloads/std0703brody.pdf</ref><ref>http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/features/artikel.php?ID=37809</ref><ref>http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/331/25/1717</ref>  In addition, in regards to homosexuality and health, the [[Homosexuality and Mental Health|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."<ref>http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/guide/20061101/hiv-bisexual-bridge-to-women</ref>
 
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."<ref>http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/guide/20061101/hiv-bisexual-bridge-to-women</ref>
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*[http://www.conservapedia.com/Gay_bowel_syndrome#Lymphogranuloma_Venereum_Outbreaks_Among_Homosexuals_and_HIV_Infection Homosexuality and Lymphogranuloma Venereum]
 
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*[http://www.conservapedia.com/Gay_bowel_syndrome#Proctitis_and_HIV_Infection_Further_Elaborated Homosexuality and Proctitus]
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[[File:11834504 3cc3c49559.jpg|175px|right|thumbnail|In April of 2007, the ''American Journal of Public Health'' analyzed data from 2002 National Survey of Family Growth and the data suggested that [[United States|American]] [[lesbianism|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.
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<ref name="ajph">[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17463369&ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum 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.]</ref>
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*[[Homosexuality and Hepatitis]]
 
*[[Homosexuality and Hepatitis]]
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*[http://www.conservapedia.com/Gay_bowel_syndrome#Shigellosis.2C_Proctitis.2C_and_HIV_Infection Homosexuality and Shigellosis]
 
*[[Homosexuality and Anal Cancer]]
 
*[[Homosexuality and Anal Cancer]]
 
*[[Homosexuality and Illegal Drug Use]]
 
*[[Homosexuality and Illegal Drug Use]]
 
*[[Mental Health and Homosexuality|Homosexuality and Mental Health]]
 
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*[[Gay bathhouses]]
 
*[[Gay bathhouses]]
 
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*[[Homosexual circuit parties and disease]]
 
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==Homosexuality and smoking==
 
In regards to [[Homosexuality and Smoking|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 [[heterosexuality|heterosexuals]].<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=15456993&ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus Cigarette smoking among lesbians, gays, and bisexuals: how serious a problem? (United States), Cancer Causes & Control, 2004 Oct;15(8):797-803]</ref><ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17018152&ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus 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]</ref>
 
In regards to [[Homosexuality and Smoking|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 [[heterosexuality|heterosexuals]].<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=15456993&ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus Cigarette smoking among lesbians, gays, and bisexuals: how serious a problem? (United States), Cancer Causes & Control, 2004 Oct;15(8):797-803]</ref><ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17018152&ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus 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]</ref>
  
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==Homosexuality and violence==
 
Another factor that is notable in regards to homosexuality and health is the significantly higher rates of [[Homosexual Couples and Domestic Violence|domestic violence in homosexual couples]].  In addition, according to experts [[Homosexuality and Murders|homosexual murders are relatively or quite common and often homosexual murders are very brutal]].
 
Another factor that is notable in regards to homosexuality and health is the significantly higher rates of [[Homosexual Couples and Domestic Violence|domestic violence in homosexual couples]].  In addition, according to experts [[Homosexuality and Murders|homosexual murders are relatively or quite common and often homosexual murders are very brutal]].
  
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Given the many diseases associated with homosexuality, the [[Bible]] prohibition against homosexuality is arguably one of the many examples where the [[Bible scientific foreknowledge|Bible exhibited knowledge that was ahead of its time]].
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Given the many diseases associated with homosexuality, the [[Bible]] prohibition against homosexuality is arguably one of the many examples where the [http://creationwiki.org/Bible_scientific_foreknowledge Bible exhibited knowledge that was ahead of its time].
  
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== Untruthful homosexual activists' ideology cost lives ==
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''See also:'' [[Homosexual activists' ideology and loss of life]]
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The [[Family Research Council]] offered the following glimpse of how untruthful homosexual ideology resulted in the loss of human life:
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{{cquote|In 1995, long after the deadly effects of [[AIDS]] and other [[STD]]s became widely known, homosexual author Urvashi Vaid expressed one of the goals of her fellow activists: "We have an agenda to create a society in which homosexuality is regarded as healthy, natural, and normal. To me that is the most important agenda item." Debilitating illness, chronic [[disease]], [[Psychology|psychological]] problems, and early death suffered by homosexuals is the legacy of this tragically misguided activism, which puts the furthering of an "agenda" above saving the lives of those whose interests they purport to represent.<ref>http://www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=Is01B1</ref>}}
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''See also:'' [[Mental Health and Homosexuality]]
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In January 2012, [[Vox Day]] reported that two male teenagers who had made videos for the [[teenage homosexuality]] anti-[[suicide]] project the [[It Gets Better Project]] died by suicide.
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<ref>http://voxday.blogspot.com/2012/01/it-really-doesnt-get-better.html</ref> Vox Day also indicated that it doesn't get better and that homosexuality is a deviant lifestyle that homosexual propagandists promote (see: [[Homosexuality and choice]] and [[Ex-homosexuals]]).<ref>http://voxday.blogspot.com/2012/01/it-really-doesnt-get-better.html</ref>
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== Christian apologist Matt Slick on the harmfulness of homosexuality to society ==
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The [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologist]] Matt Slick who owns the popular website Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry (CARM) declared:
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{{cquote|Saying that homosexual behavior harms no one is not true. The very lifestyle of homosexuality is highly promiscuous and brimming with disease, although pro-homosexuals will try and separate the behavior from related illnesses in their attempt to demonstrate that homosexual behavior doesn't harm anyone. But the evidence doesn't support that notion.<ref>[http://carm.org/homosexual-gay-sex-harms-no-one Homosexual activity harms no one by Matt Slick]</ref>}}
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*[[Atheism and obesity]]
 
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*[http://factsaboutyouth.com/posts/health-risks-of-the-homosexual-lifestyle/ Health risks of the homosexual lifestyle]
 
*[http://factsaboutyouth.com/posts/health-risks-of-the-homosexual-lifestyle/ Health risks of the homosexual lifestyle]
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*[http://www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=Is01B1 Negative effects of homosexuality] by [[Family Research Council]]
 
*[http://www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=Is01B1 Negative effects of homosexuality] by [[Family Research Council]]
 
*[http://www.cwfa.org/articles/959/CWA/family/index.htm Homosexuality and Health] by [[Concerned Women of America]]
 
*[http://www.cwfa.org/articles/959/CWA/family/index.htm Homosexuality and Health] by [[Concerned Women of America]]
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*[http://www.afa.net/homosexual_agenda/gr082301.asp| American Family Association on the rise of AIDS]
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*[http://reasontostand.org/archives/2011/04/15/health-risks-of-the-homosexual-lifestyle Health Risks of the Homosexual Lifestyle]
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*[http://www.afa.net/homosexual_agenda/gr082301.asp American Family Association on the rise of AIDS]
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*[http://www.onenewsnow.com/Culture/Default.aspx?id=621982 Info on homosexual health risks squelched]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus attacking T4 lymphocytes

In regards to homosexuality and health, the homosexual population has a significantly higher incidences of a number of diseases. One of the reasons for homosexual population having higher incidences of some 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:

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.[8][9]

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.

Untruthful homosexual activists' ideology cost lives

See also: Homosexual activists' ideology and loss of life

The Family Research Council offered the following glimpse of how untruthful homosexual ideology resulted in the loss of human life:

“ In 1995, long after the deadly effects of AIDS and other STDs became widely known, homosexual author Urvashi Vaid expressed one of the goals of her fellow activists: "We have an agenda to create a society in which homosexuality is regarded as healthy, natural, and normal. To me that is the most important agenda item." Debilitating illness, chronic disease, psychological problems, and early death suffered by homosexuals is the legacy of this tragically misguided activism, which puts the furthering of an "agenda" above saving the lives of those whose interests they purport to represent.[10] ”

See also: Mental Health and Homosexuality

In January 2012, Vox Day reported that two male teenagers who had made videos for the teenage homosexuality anti-suicide project the It Gets Better Project died by suicide. [11] Vox Day also indicated that it doesn't get better and that homosexuality is a deviant lifestyle that homosexual propagandists promote (see: Homosexuality and choice and Ex-homosexuals).[12]

Christian apologist Matt Slick on the harmfulness of homosexuality to society

The Christian apologist Matt Slick who owns the popular website Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry (CARM) declared:

“ Saying that homosexual behavior harms no one is not true. The very lifestyle of homosexuality is highly promiscuous and brimming with disease, although pro-homosexuals will try and separate the behavior from related illnesses in their attempt to demonstrate that homosexual behavior doesn't harm anyone. But the evidence doesn't support that notion.[13] ”

See also

External links

Political aspects:

References

  1. ↑ The Negative Health Effects of Homosexuality
  2. ↑ Intestinal Parasitism among Homosexual Male
  3. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20091104210119/https://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. ↑ Cigarette smoking among lesbians, gays, and bisexuals: how serious a problem? (United States), Cancer Causes & Control, 2004 Oct;15(8):797-803
  9. ↑ 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
  10. ↑ http://www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=Is01B1
  11. ↑ http://voxday.blogspot.com/2012/01/it-really-doesnt-get-better.html
  12. ↑ http://voxday.blogspot.com/2012/01/it-really-doesnt-get-better.html
  13. ↑ Homosexual activity harms no one by Matt Slick
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