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Many older adults live with chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, or depression. Research shows that LGBTQIA+ adults are more likely to experience many of these conditions earlier in life, driven in part by long-term stress, discrimination, and barriers to care.

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Healthy aging in the LGBTQIA+ community An estimated 3 million American adults age 50 and older identify as LGBTQIA+,* and that number is expected to grow to about 7 million by 2030 as the U.S. population continues to age. While LGBTQIA+ adults in general are more likely to experience certain health problems than the general population, t...