Summary
Published Date: April 01, 2017
Authors discuss in an editorial the importance of including sexual minorities in large surveys, such as the California Health Interview Survey, because the resulting research can uncover unexpected health disparities specific to the LGBT population that can inform policymakers. One example: Gay or bisexual women have a 2 to 1 ratio of smoking compared with heterosexual women, while gay men and heterosexual men have the same smoking rate.
Publication Authors:
- Susan D. Cochran
- Vickie M. Mays