LGBTQ+ Health Concerns Sourcebook, First Edition

Omnigraphics' Health Reference Series is designed for the general reader seeking guidance on how to avoid serious illness by following preventive lifestyles and recognizing early warning signs. It also supports the layperson who has received a diagnosis of a serious disease or disorder as well as the family member or nonprofessional caregiver who must learn to care and to cope with the illness. Each volume in the series deals comprehensively with a particular area of medical concern and contains material found in publications issued by the National Institutes of Health and other agencies and associations. Nowhere else can general readers find this information conveniently collected, coordinated, and indexed in book form. LGBTQ+ Health Concerns Sourcebook, First Edition The LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay. bisexual transgender, queer, and others) community is a vibrant and diverse group comprising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender. queer, intersex, and asexual people and others with varying gender and sexual identities. According to the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS), data regarding same-sex households in the United States showed that there were 1.2 million same-sex couple households, with about 59 percent being married couples. Additionally, statistics from the United States Census Bureau (USCB) revealed that a larger share. 38.2 percent of LGBT respondents, reported experiencing depression for more than half of the days in a week, compared to the 16.1 percent of non-LGBT respondents. These statistical data reflect the growing recognition and acceptance of same-sex relationships in society, as well as the importance of understanding the mental and physical health challenges faced by this community and the urgent need to address health disparities. LGBTQ+ Health Concerns Sourcebook, First Edition provides information about sexual orientation, gender identity, discrimination, stigma, and major health challenges of LGBTQ+ people, along with reproductive health and LGBTQ+ demographics. It also describes the physical health concerns of the LGBTQ+ community, including how to prevent sexually transmitted infections and address LGBTQ+ mental health challenges, along with age-specific behavioral health trends. The book offers information about social considerations for the LGBTQ+ community in legal educational, and employment opportunities. A glossary of terms and a directory of organizations for further help and information are also provided.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0780821122
• ISBN13: 9780780821125
• Release Date: April 2024
• Publisher: Omnigraphics
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.7"