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Sexual Orientation and Obesity: What Do We Know?
Nicole A VanKim1, Melissa N Laska2
1Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences, 715 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA. nvankim@umass.edu.
Current Obesity Reports
|October 1, 2021
Summary
Sexual minority individuals, especially people of color, face significant obesity-related health disparities, including increased type 2 diabetes risk. Future research should explore stigma and discrimination
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Disparities
- Obesity Research
Background:
- Obesity is a significant public health concern.
- Sexual orientation disparities in health outcomes are increasingly recognized.
- Understanding obesity-related sequelae in sexual minority populations is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent research on sexual orientation disparities in obesity.
- To highlight new findings and identify future research directions.
- To examine the link between obesity and chronic diseases in sexual minority groups.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on studies published within the past year.
- Analysis of research addressing obesity prevalence and related health conditions.
- Synthesis of findings on disparities across different sexual orientation and racial/ethnic groups.
Main Results:
- Sexual minority people of color experience notable obesity-related health disparities.
- Sexual minority women and bisexual men show increased risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes.
- Stigma and discrimination emerge as critical factors influencing weight-related health.
Conclusions:
- Intersectional and longitudinal research is needed to understand obesity disparities.
- Addressing stigma and discrimination is essential for improving weight-related health in sexual minorities.
- Further investigation into the sequelae of obesity in diverse sexual minority populations is warranted.
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