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{{Homosexuality and health}}

{{Homosexuality and health}}

Anal cancer is cancer that develops near the [[anus]].  According to the Mayo Clinic, risk factors for anal cancer include: (1) being over 50 years in age, (2) having many sexual partners over their lifetime (see: [[Homosexuality and promiscuity]]) and (3) "Men and women who engage in anal sex have an increased risk of anal cancer."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anal-cancer/basics/risk-factors/con-20024923|title=Anal cancer: risk factors|date=July 26, 2013|work=Mayo Clinic|accessdate=Feb. 29, 2016}}</ref>

Anal cancer is cancer that develops near the [[anus]].   

In June of 2004, the journal ''Nursing Clinics of North America'' reported concerning '''homosexuality and anal cancer''':

In June of 2004, the journal ''Nursing Clinics of North America'' reported concerning '''homosexuality and anal cancer''':

Another risk factor for developing anal cancer is the use of recreational drugs anally...Inserting "crystal [[methamphetamine |meth]]" or ecstasy in the rectum can lead to higher rates of anal dysplasia.<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=15159188 Nursing Clinics of North America North Am. 2004 Jun;39(2):404]</ref>}}

Another risk factor for developing anal cancer is the use of recreational drugs anally...Inserting "crystal [[methamphetamine |meth]]" or ecstasy in the rectum can lead to higher rates of anal dysplasia.<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=15159188 Nursing Clinics of North America North Am. 2004 Jun;39(2):404]</ref>}}

In 1997, [[Concerned Women of America]] reported relative to [[homosexuality]] and anal cancer:

In 1997, [[Concerned Women of America]] reported relative to [[homosexuality]] and anal cancer: