Research has indicated that health and well-being outcomes and health behaviors may vary significantly by specific sexual orientations and gender identities that exist within the community. Recent data from the 2018–2022 California Health Interview Surveys (CHIS) have provided an opportunity to produce health and well-being outcomes disaggregated by sexual orientation for San Diego County. The report includes data on LGBQ demographics, health and well-being, trauma and violence, and health care access.
Findings: San Diego County is home to a large population of adults who identify as LGBQ. Many LGBQ people lead successful and healthy lives; however, they also have unique needs and may be more likely to face barriers, including stigma and discrimination, that can lead to poor health and well-being outcomes. The needs of the LGBQ population appear to vary by sexual orientation. The bisexual population experiences poor health and well-being outcomes at disproportionate rates.
This study uses data from the 2018–2022 California Health Interview Surveys (CHIS).
Research has indicated that health and well-being outcomes and health behaviors may vary significantly by specific sexual orientations and gender identities that exist within the community. Recent data from the 2018–2022 California Health Interview Surveys (CHIS) have provided an opportunity to produce health and well-being outcomes disaggregated by sexual orientation for San Diego County. The report includes data on LGBQ demographics, health and well-being, trauma and violence, and health care access.
Findings: San Diego County is home to a large population of adults who identify as LGBQ. Many LGBQ people lead successful and healthy lives; however, they also have unique needs and may be more likely to face barriers, including stigma and discrimination, that can lead to poor health and well-being outcomes. The needs of the LGBQ population appear to vary by sexual orientation. The bisexual population experiences poor health and well-being outcomes at disproportionate rates.
This study uses data from the 2018–2022 California Health Interview Surveys (CHIS).