Status: Baseline only
Most Recent Data:
8
national, population-based surveys
(2016)
Target:
10 surveys
Desired Direction:
Increase desired
Baseline:
8 national, population-based surveys collected data on (or for) lesbian, gay, and bisexual populations in 2016
Increase the number of nationally representative, population-based surveys that collect data on (or for) lesbian, gay and bisexual populations
Data Source: Healthy People 2030 Database (Data2030), CDC/NCHS
Summary
Lesbian, gay, and bisexual people have specific health-related challenges and disparities — and accurate data is key to identifying how to meet their health needs. But only a few national surveys include questions on sexual orientation. Adding questions about sexual orientation to more surveys can help inform health promotion strategies for these groups.
Topics: LGBT, Public Health Infrastructure