Are gay men high risk for disease

Publication types Meta-Analysis Systematic Review. However, there are some specific health concerns that gay men and other men who have sex with men need to be aware of. Gay, bisexual, and other men who reported male-to-male sexual contact are disproportionately affected by HIV.

Social and structural issues—such as HIV stigma, homophobia, discrimination, poverty, and limited access to high-quality health care—influence health outcomes and continue to drive inequities. Individual health risks are shaped by many factors beyond sexual orientation and sexual behavior, including family history and age.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to provide a systematic review and, where possible, meta-analysis on the prevalence of physical health conditions in sexual minority men SMM, i.

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1 Certain biological factors increase the risk. Meta-analyses comparing odds ratios were calculated. Addressing these barriers and encouraging safe and supportive communities can help. Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study was to provide a systematic review and, where possible, meta-analysis on the prevalence of physical health conditions in sexual minority men SMM, i.

Men who have sex with men and gay men are at increased risk for certain types of chronic diseases, cancers, and mental health problems. Learn why gay men, bisexual men, and other men who have sex with men are more likely than average to contract HIV.

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Higher Risk of Many

Below is a list of the key health concerns gay men and men who have sex with men should consider discussing with their doctor. All men face certain health risks. Results: In total, 23, abstracts were screened, and 32 studies were included in the systematic review.

Keywords: bisexual men; gay men; physical health disparities; sexual identity; sexual minority men; systematic review. However, regarding cancer, headache disorders, and hepatitis, gay men were more affected. Conclusion: We found evidence of physical health disparities by sexual identity, suggesting more health issues in SMM.

Since some of these findings rely on few comparisons or small samples of SMM only, this review is intended to be a vehement plea for routinely including sexual identity assessment in health research and clinical practice.

Gay men get human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections at higher rates than any other group in the United States, with 67% of new cases in occurring in men who have sex with men (MSM).