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There have been multiple studies that have equated a '''homosexual''' lifestyle with a shorter '''life expectancy'''. This is undoubtedly due to the health risks associated, such as AIDS, Hepatitis, and a variety of other infections and STDs. In addition, homosexuals are more likely to be smokers, which takes the lifespan even lower.

{{Db|Out of date claims from a 8 year old flawed study. See talk page for recent study results.}}There have been multiple studies that have equated a '''homosexual''' lifestyle with a shorter '''life expectancy'''. This is undoubtedly due to the health risks associated, such as AIDS, Hepatitis, and a variety of other infections and STDs. In addition, homosexuals are more likely to be smokers, which takes the lifespan even lower.

A 2005 study from ''pro-gay researchers'' who were trying defend homosexuals, in fact found that the life expectancy for homosexual men was 8 to 20 years lower than heterosexuals. <ref> http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2005/jun/05060606.html </ref>

A 2005 study from ''pro-gay researchers'' who were trying defend homosexuals, in fact found that the life expectancy for homosexual men was 8 to 20 years lower than heterosexuals. <ref> http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2005/jun/05060606.html </ref>