Am J Public Health October 2013 PMID 23763391

Health disparities among lesbian, gay, and bisexual older adults: results from a population-based study.

Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Hyun-Jun Kim, Susan E Barkan, Anna Muraco, Charles P Hoy-Ellis

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The discussions highlight numerous disparities, such as higher cardiovascular disease risks for lesbians and bisexual women, and increased rates of living alone among gay and bisexual men. The tone and choice of words, like 'higher risk' and 'disparities,' reflect concern and recognition of the research's importance in shaping targeted interventions.

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Most posts acknowledge and support the findings of health disparities among LGB older adults, emphasizing its importance.

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Discussions actively explore specific disparities like higher cardiovascular risks and social factors, indicating high engagement with the topic.

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Posts delve into detailed issues such as victimization, healthcare access, and social isolation, demonstrating in-depth analysis.

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The posts underline the significance of these disparities for healthcare policy and individual well-being, showing that they believe the research has substantial influence.

Abstract in brief

  • The study highlights significant health disparities among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults aged 50 and older, including higher risks of disability, poor mental health, smoking, and excessive drinking compared to heterosexual peers.
  • Specific health issues vary within subgroups: lesbian and bisexual women face higher cardiovascular disease and obesity risks, while gay and bisexual men experience poorer physical health and are more likely to live alone.
  • The findings suggest a need for tailored healthcare interventions to address these unique disparities and emphasize further research to understand differences within the LGB older adult community across different contexts.]

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The Goldsen Institute
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Lesbian, gay, and bisexual older adults are less likely than heterosexual older adults to be married but more likely to be partnered, which may have implications for health care advocacy, caregiving, and the availability of financial resources. https://t.co/g8pcywD7jo

Jan 4, 2019 · 14 likes · 4 shares · 761 followers View post →
The Goldsen Institute
@Goldsen_Inst · X

Older lesbians and bisexual women are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease than heterosexual women. https://t.co/g8pcywD7jo

Feb 8, 2019 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 761 followers View post →
NGO Committee on Ageing
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RT @Age_Pride: In our study of LGBTQ older adults, lesbians are more likely to drink excessively than bisexual women, and both are more lik…

Jan 26, 2019 · 1 share · 4,236 followers View post →
NGO Committee on Ageing
@UNandAgeing · X

RT @Age_Pride: Older lesbians and bisexual women are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease than heterosexual women. https://t.co/g8pcywD…

Feb 8, 2019 · 3 shares · 4,236 followers View post →
Phil Harper (Philli Mi Up)
@PhilliusFogg · X

RT @Age_Pride: Older lesbians and bisexual women are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease than heterosexual women. https://t.co/g8pcywD…

Feb 8, 2019 · 3 shares · 1,830 followers View post →
Cheryl L. Lampkin, PhD
@CLLampkin · X

RT @Age_Pride: Lesbian, gay, and bisexual older adults are less likely than heterosexual older adults to be married but more likely to be p…

Jan 4, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,398 followers View post →

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The Goldsen Institute
@Goldsen_Inst · X

Lifetime experiences of victimization may partially account for higher rates of disability among sexual minority older adults. https://t.co/g8pcywD7jo

Feb 23, 2019 · 761 followers View post →
NGO Committee on Ageing
@UNandAgeing · X

RT @Age_Pride: Older lesbians and bisexual women are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease than heterosexual women. https://t.co/g8pcywD…

Feb 8, 2019 · 3 shares · 4,236 followers View post →
Phil Harper (Philli Mi Up)
@PhilliusFogg · X

RT @Age_Pride: Older lesbians and bisexual women are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease than heterosexual women. https://t.co/g8pcywD…

Feb 8, 2019 · 3 shares · 1,830 followers View post →
The Goldsen Institute
@Goldsen_Inst · X

Older lesbians and bisexual women are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease than heterosexual women. https://t.co/g8pcywD7jo

Feb 8, 2019 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 761 followers View post →
The Goldsen Institute
@Goldsen_Inst · X

Gay and bisexual older men are more likely than heterosexual men to live alone. https://t.co/g8pcywD7jo

Jan 31, 2019 · 761 followers View post →
The Goldsen Institute
@Goldsen_Inst · X

Older lesbian & bisexual women are less likely than heterosexual women to have had a mammogram. https://t.co/g8pcywD7jo

Jan 28, 2019 · 761 followers View post →
NGO Committee on Ageing
@UNandAgeing · X

RT @Age_Pride: In our study of LGBTQ older adults, lesbians are more likely to drink excessively than bisexual women, and both are more lik…

Jan 26, 2019 · 1 share · 4,236 followers View post →
The Goldsen Institute
@Goldsen_Inst · X

In our study of LGBTQ older adults, lesbians are more likely to drink excessively than bisexual women, and both are more likely to drink excessively than heterosexual women. https://t.co/g8pcywD7jo

Jan 26, 2019 · 1 share · 761 followers View post →
The Goldsen Institute
@Goldsen_Inst · X

Older bisexual men in our study are at higher risk of diabetes than older gay men, despite no difference in obesity. https://t.co/g8pcywD7jo

Jan 13, 2019 · 761 followers View post →
Cheryl L. Lampkin, PhD
@CLLampkin · X

RT @Age_Pride: Lesbian, gay, and bisexual older adults are less likely than heterosexual older adults to be married but more likely to be p…

Jan 4, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,398 followers View post →
The Goldsen Institute
@Goldsen_Inst · X

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual older adults are less likely than heterosexual older adults to be married but more likely to be partnered, which may have implications for health care advocacy, caregiving, and the availability of financial resources. https://t.co/g8pcywD7jo

Jan 4, 2019 · 14 likes · 4 shares · 761 followers View post →