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Health Disparities of Older Adults in California: The Role of Sexual Identity and Latinx Ethnicity.

Soon Kyu ChoiKrystal KittleIlan H Meyer
Published in: The Gerontologist (2021)
The compounded effect of Latinx and LGB identity on psychological distress is notable. However, most health disparities were among straight older adults, between Latinx and non-Latinx people, indicating that Latinx, not sexual identity, nor their intersection, was most influential. Given the importance of sociodemographic factors on health outcomes, programs targeting LGB older adults should take a comprehensive approach to understand their experiences as ethnic minorities.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • public health
  • physical activity
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  • health promotion
  • drug delivery
  • social media
  • depressive symptoms
  • risk assessment