Social, Economic, and Health Disparities Among LGBT Older Adults

LGBT older adults are a heterogeneous population with collective and unique strengths and challenges. Health, personal, and economic disparities exist in this group when compared to the general population of older adults, yet subgroups such as transgender and bisexual older adults and individuals li...

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Published in:Generations (San Francisco, Calif.) Calif.), 2016-01, Vol.40 (2), p.16-22
Main Author: Emlet, Charles A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Bisexuality
Delivery systems
Demographic change
Discrimination
Elderly
Equity
Gays & lesbians
Gender identity
Health care services
Health Disparities
Health problems
Health Service Delivery
HIV
Lgbt
LGBT aging: the past and the futue
Older Adults
Sex role identity
Studies
Transsexuality
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Summary:LGBT older adults are a heterogeneous population with collective and unique strengths and challenges. Health, personal, and economic disparities exist in this group when compared to the general population of older adults, yet subgroups such as transgender and bisexual older adults and individuals living with HIV are at greater risk for disparities and poorer health outcomes. As this population grows, further research is needed on factors that contribute to promoting health equity, while decreasing discrimination and improving competent service delivery.
ISSN:0738-7806
2694-5126