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• Gay/Lesbian sexual orientation increases risk for cigarette smoking and heavy drinking among members of a large Northern California health plan 

In April-July of 1999 and 2002, general health surveys were mailed to independent stratified random samples of 40,000 female and male adult members of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program in Northern California. . . .

Conclusion

Lesbians and gay men may be at increased risk for morbidity and mortality due to higher levels of cigarette and alcohol use. More population-based research is needed to understand the nature of substance use in these communities so that appropriate interventions can be developed.

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