A 2024 pilot study published in PMC and PubMed found that gay and bisexual men may be 2.79 times more likely to have higher stroke risk compared to lesbian and bisexual women.
Research regarding "gay doctors" and "strokes" primarily exists in two distinct contexts: anecdotal media reports of individuals whose sexuality allegedly changed following a stroke, and clinical research examining stroke risk disparities among sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations. Clinical Research on Stroke and Sexual Minorities gay doctor stroke
New studies, such as those published in Taylor & Francis Online , are investigating how stroke impact on sexuality and relationships is experienced specifically by LGBTQI+ survivors, noting that current rehabilitation often assumes heterosexual norms. Media Reports and Case Studies A 2024 pilot study published in PMC and
According to the American Heart Association , only about 54% of neurologists are aware of these specific risk disparities. The research emphasizes the need to recruit diverse stroke clinicians to improve inclusive care. Media Reports and Case Studies According to the