Open AccessA Systematic Review of Cardiovascular Disease in Sexual Minorities
Author(s) -
Billy A. Caceres,
Abraham A. Brody,
Rachel E. Luscombe,
Jillian E. Primiano,
Peter Marusca,
Edward M. Sitts,
Deborah Chyun
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
american journal of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.284
H-Index - 264
eISSN - 1541-0048
pISSN - 0090-0036
DOI - 10.2105/ajph.2016.303630
Subject(s) - medicine , disease , sexual minority , systematic review , gerontology , meta analysis , mental health , psychiatry , environmental health , sexual orientation , medline , psychology , pathology , social psychology , political science , law
Mental health and HIV disparities are well documented among sexual minorities, but there is a dearth of research on other chronic conditions. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Although sexual minorities have high rates of several modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (including stress, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption), there is a paucity of research in this area.