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In a recent full probability study (CA), LGBT men smoked 50% more than the general population, and LGBT women smoked almost 200% more than the general population.
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In a recent national study on Adolescent health, 45 % of females and 35% of males who reported same-sex attraction or behavior smoked. In comparison, only 29% of the rest of the youth smoked.
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The American Cancer Society estimates that over 30,000 LGBT people die each year of tobacco-related diseases.
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The American Lung Association estimates that gay, bisexual and transgender men are 2.0 to 2.5 times more likely to smoke than heterosexual men. Lesbian, bisexual and transgender women are 1.5 to 2.0 times more likely to smoke than heterosexual women. Bisexual boys and girls have some of the highest smoking rates when compared with both their heterosexual and homosexual peers.
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Tobacco companies have targeted LGBT populations, compromising our communities' work against this major health threat.
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LGBT's show some of the highest smoking prevalence rates of all disproportionably affected populations.
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LGBT's experience well-documented structural, financial, and personal barriers that limit their ability to access healthcare, including tobacco initiatives targeted at the general population.
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Several factors such as higher levels of social stress, frequent patronage of bars and clubs, higher rates of alcohol and drug use, and direct targeting of LGBT consumers by the tobacco industry may be related to higher prevalence rates of tobacco use among some LGBT people.
