Gay & Bisexual Men Health Information
Your health and safety are extremely
important. Everyone deserves good health and a good life.
Gay and bisexual men are as diverse as the general population.
Gay and bisexual men vary in
terms of age, income, ability, race, cultural background,
affiliation with the gay community, and education. Also like
the general population, gay and bisexual men are varied in
their physical activity levels, sexual behaviors, diet, health
history, genetics and other factors that affect overall
health.
The following general health recommendations for gay and
bisexual men (as well as other men) help promote health and prevent
disease:
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Do not smoke and avoid smoky places.
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Eat a healthy and varied diet that is low
in fat and high in fiber.
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Drink only in moderation.
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Receive regular health exams and screening for HIV and
other STI’s.
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Receive regular prostate and colon cancer screening
after age 50.
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Get a tetanus immunization booster every 10 years.
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Do 30 minutes of aerobic activity 3-4 times per
week.
Gay and bisexual men may also have some
particular health concerns, such as increased risk of hate
crimes and sexually transmitted infections.
These web pages
discuss some of these health concerns, as well as the things
you can do to reduce or eliminate your risk for these
health problems:
Top of Page
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Health Issues
Alcohol
Anal Cancer
Depression and Mental Health
Domestic Violence
Health
Care - Finding a Provider
Hepatitis
Reparative or "Conversion"
Therapy
Safety and Hate Crimes
Sexually Transmitted
Infections and HIV
Tobacco and Smoking
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