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via @CDCgov "Because of their sexual orientation, sexual minority persons experience stigmatization and discrimination that can increase vulnerabilities to illness and limit the means to achieving optimal health and well-being...
THREAD https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7005a1.htm?s_cid=mm7005a1_w
THREAD https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7005a1.htm?s_cid=mm7005a1_w
...through meaningful work and economic security, routine and critical health care, and relationships in which sexual orientation and gender identity can be openly expressed...
Persons who are members of both sexual minority and racial/ethnic minority groups might therefore experience a convergence of distinct social, economic, and environmental disadvantages that increase chronic disease disparities and the risk for adverse COVID-19ârelated outcomes."
---->>> WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?? The CDC is affirming what we know in our bones: Being open, honest, and affirmed about our sexual orientation and gender identity at work, in relationships, and with healthcare providers IS THE KEY TO A HEALTHY LIFE. <<<---
