GLBT individuals experience significant health inequalities compared to heterosexual individuals according to Australian data. GLBT individuals are more likely to have chronic conditions, disabilities, mental health issues like psychological distress and suicidal behavior. They also have higher rates of risky behaviors like smoking, drug use, and alcohol use. Additionally, GLBT individuals face barriers to healthcare access and report more negative experiences with healthcare services compared to heterosexual individuals. Addressing these health disparities requires acknowledging and understanding how societal biases negatively impact the physical and mental health of GLBT individuals.

1. www.glhv.org.au GLBT Health Inequalities The evidence Associate Professor Anne Mitchell Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria

6. What makes GLBT people sick?

7. Lesbian/Gay Transgender Intersex

8. Young people who have been abused are more likely to self-harm (WTIA, 2005)

12. Rural vs Metro

13. Good or excellent self-rated health

14. National Preventative Health Priorities

15. Obesity

21. Alcohol, tobacco and other drug use

27. Relationship between levels of homophobic abuse and drug and alcohol use among SSAYP www.glhv.org.au Hillier, 2005

28. Mental Health

32. Private Lives Have you ever been depressed?

35. Service Use

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44. www.glhv.org.au