Discrimination contributes to poorer heart health for LGBTQ adults

(American Heart Association) The majority of LGBTQ adults report experiencing discrimination from a health care professional.Compared to cisgender heterosexual adults, LGBTQ populations experience multi-level, psychological and social stressors, including exposure to discrimination and violence, yet data on how these stressors affect their cardiovascular health is limited. Policy changes within health care education and clinical settings are needed to improve LGBTQ cardiovascular health.