Lesbian Health:

Current Assessment and Directions for the Future

Author: Neuroscience and Behavioral Health Program
Secondary Author: Committee on Lesbian Health Research Priorities
ISBN: 0309065674

Women's health, as a field of study, is a developing discipline. Health theories in general have been based on studies of men. However, in recent years, more attention has shifted to women's health, realizing the disparities between men and women in relation to their health. During the last two decades, a similar shift has occurred for a group of women--lesbian women--to further identify and specify their health needs. Over the past decade, lesbians have organized to call for attention to the health issues of this community, resulting in several federally funded research initiatives. This book offers a comprehensive view of what is known about lesbian health needs and what questions need further investigation, including: How do we define who is lesbian? Are there unique health issues for lesbians? Are lesbians at higher or lower risk for such health problems as AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, breast cancer, mental disorders, and substance abuse? How does homophobia affect lesbian

Publisher: National Academies Press
Publish Date: 1999-05-11

Subjects: Health & Fitness / Women's Health, Medical / General

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