A study published in JAMA Dermatology found that the lifetime prevalence of skin cancer varies among sexual minority (SM) adults based on racial and ethnic groups and gender. The research showed that SM males had a higher prevalence of skin cancer compared to heterosexual males, especially among Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black males. On the other hand, SM females had lower rates of skin cancer compared to heterosexual females among non-Hispanic whites, but higher rates among Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black females. The study suggests that future research and public health interventions should consider race, ethnicity, and individual sexual identity when addressing skin cancer risk factors.
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Prevalence of skin cancer varies for sexual minority, heterosexual adults
