Health Care Recommendations for Lesbian Women

Lesbians are now more comfortable “coming out” to providers but continue to have lower screening rates than other women. Risk is especially high in this population for cancer, heart disease, depression, and alcohol abuse. Adolescent lesbians are especially at risk for smoking and suicide/depression. JOGNN, 35, 583‐591; 2006. DOI: 10.1111/J.1552‐6909.2006.00081.x