Sexual orientation-based disparities in bone health: Evidence of reduced bone mineral density and mineral content among sexual minority men but not women in multiple NHANES waves.
James K GibbEric C ShattuckPublished in: American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council (2020)
Our findings suggest that SM men but not women are at greater risk for poor bone health relative to heterosexuals and this disparity is independent of the lifestyle and psychosocial risks included in our models.
Keyphrases
- bone mineral density
- mental health
- postmenopausal women
- body composition
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- public health
- healthcare
- human health
- pregnancy outcomes
- health information
- middle aged
- metabolic syndrome
- breast cancer risk
- physical activity
- cervical cancer screening
- weight loss
- pregnant women
- risk assessment
- insulin resistance
- type diabetes
- bone regeneration