Homosexuality and penile cancer
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Men who have sex with men (MSM) are more likely to be infected with human papillomavirus (HPV), which can increase the risk of penile cancer.[1]
AIDS is a risk factor for penile cancer.[2]
AIDS/HIV is more common among men who have sex with men (MSM).
In 2017, the Centers for Disease Control reported: "Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with mena are the population most affected by HIV in the United States. In 2017, adult and adolescent gay and bisexual menb made up 70% (27,000) of the 38,739 new HIV diagnosesc in the United States (US) and dependent areas.d Approximately 492,000 sexually active gay and bisexual men are at high risk for HIV; however, we have more tools to prevent HIV than ever before."[3]
Journal articles
- Impact of Sexual Activity on the Risk of Male Genital Tumors: A Systematic Review of the Literature, Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Aug 11;18(16):8500. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18168500
See also
- Homosexuality and health
- Homosexuality and AIDS
- Homosexuality and anal cancer
- Gay bowel syndrome
- Atheism and penile cancer
References
- ↑ Impact of Sexual Activity on the Risk of Male Genital Tumors: A Systematic Review of the Literature, Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Aug 11;18(16):8500. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18168500
- ↑ Risk Factors for Penile Cancer
- ↑ HIV and Gay and Bisexual Men
