Coming out as bisexual associated with increased risk of smoking: BU study

(Boston University School of Medicine) For many years, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and other non-heterosexual (LGB+) folks have been known to be more likely to smoke than their straight counterparts.But a new, first-of-its-kind Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study paints a more precise picture by looking at LGB+ identities separately and over time, finding that bisexuality is the identity most associated with smoking, especially around the time of coming out.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news