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Revision as of 23:40, December 10, 2007
In regards to homosexuality and health, the homosexual population has a significanly 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 practice various 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.
Below are some articles in regards to homosexuality and health that cite the medical literature:
- Homosexuality and AIDS
- Homosexuality and Syphilis
- Homosexuality and Gonorrhea
- Homosexuality and Lymphogranuloma Venereum
- Homosexuality and Parasites
- Homosexuality and Proctitus
- Homosexuality and Hepatitis
- Homosexuality and Shigellosis
- Homosexuality and Anal Cancer
- Homosexuality and Illegal Drug Use
- Homosexuality and Mental Health
- Gay Bowel Syndrome
- Lesbianism and Obesity
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 cigarrete smoking than heterosexuals.[7][8]
Homosexuality and Violence
Another factor that is notable in regards to homosexuality and health is the significantly higher rates of domestic violence in homsexual couples. In addition, according to experts homosexual murders are relatively or quite common and often homosexual murders are very brutal.
See Also
References
- ↑ The Negative Health Effects of Homosexuality
- ↑ Intestinal Parasitism among Homosexual Male
- ↑ http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/qa/qa22.htm
- ↑ http://www.rsm.ac.uk/media/downloads/std0703brody.pdf
- ↑ http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/features/artikel.php?ID=37809
- ↑ http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/331/25/1717
- ↑ Cigarette smoking among lesbians, gays, and bisexuals: how serious a problem? (United States), Cancer Causes & Control, 2004 Oct;15(8):797-803
- ↑ 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