Lesbians are at higher risk for breast, cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancer than heterosexual women due to (select all that apply):
a. A higher percentage of lesbians are smokers
b. Lesbians are less likely to have a Pap test
c. A higher percentage of lesbians are obese
d. Lesbians are less likely to exercise
ANS: a, b, c
Lesbians have higher rates of smoking, alcohol use, and obesity. They are also less likely to follow the recommended frequency of health screening tests. These behaviors place a woman at higher risk for breast and gynecological cancers.
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