How have oppression and disempowerment affected older lesbians and gay men in terms of health outcomes?

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The oppression and disempowerment that older lesbians and gay men have endured has unquestionably affected their mental health and, for many, their physical health as well. A survey of 2,560 LGBT adults aged 50 to 95 across the United States revealed greater rates of disability, depression, and loneliness, and increased likeliness to smoke and binge-drink compared with heterosexuals of similar ages. A survey of California gay and bisexual men between the ages of 50 and 70 reported higher rates of hypertension, diabetes, physical disability, and psychological distress than similarly aged heterosexual men.

How Have Oppression and Disempowerment Affected Older Lesbians and Gay