Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adolescents: Population Estimate and Prevalence of Health Behaviors

Zaza et al talk about stigma and discrimination experienced during adolescence which can have lifelong health consequences. In addition, risky health behaviors are often established during adolescence and can be particularly prevalent among those aged 13 to 18 years experiencing stigma. Lesbian, gay...

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Published in:JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association 2016-12, Vol.316 (22), p.2355-2356
Main Authors: Zaza, Stephanie, Kann, Laura, Barrios, Lisa C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Bisexuality - statistics & numerical data
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
Discrimination
Female
Gays & lesbians
Gender Identity
Health behavior
Homosexuality, Female - statistics & numerical data
Homosexuality, Male - statistics & numerical data
Humans
Male
Risk-Taking
Schools - statistics & numerical data
Sexism
Smoking - epidemiology
Stereotyping
Students - statistics & numerical data
Substance-Related Disorders - epidemiology
Suicide, Attempted - statistics & numerical data
Surveys and Questionnaires
Teenagers
United States - epidemiology
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Summary:Zaza et al talk about stigma and discrimination experienced during adolescence which can have lifelong health consequences. In addition, risky health behaviors are often established during adolescence and can be particularly prevalent among those aged 13 to 18 years experiencing stigma. Lesbian, gay, and bisexual adolescents are at higher risk for stigma and discrimination than their heterosexual counterparts.
ISSN:0098-7484
1538-3598
DOI:10.1001/jama.2016.11683