Asthma Status and Risks among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adults in the United States: A Scoping Review

Asthma is uncontrolled in up to 71% of adolescents and adults,1 resulting in higher healthcare costs, more school and work absences, and higher mortality.1,2 Sexual minority adults (SM; e.g., people who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual, or who have same-sex partners) have higher rates of asthma than heterosexual counterparts.3,4 However, it is unclear whether rates and risk factors differ by sexual identity. To address this critical knowledge gap, we conducted a scoping review to systematically search relevant literature following current guidelines.

Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - February 2, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Cindy B. Veldhuis, Jean-Marie Bruzzese, Tonda L. Hughes, Maureen George Tags: Letters Source Type: research