The number of people self-identifying as LGBTQ is increasing in the United States, reaching a new high of 7.1% in 2022 according to a Gallup poll. The same poll found that 1 in 5 (20%) of adult members of Gen Z identify as LGBTQ – also known as sexual and gender diverse (SGD). This may have serious implications for our health systems and providers, as SGD people suffer disproportionately from many health problems, and are at greater risk for anxiety, suicidal ideation, certain cancers, and cardiovascular disease due to difficulty accessing health services and avoidance of primary care.

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