Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Bears and Other Gay Men: A Descriptive Study from Poland
A risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is increased by multiple factors including psychosocial stress and health behaviors. Sexual minority men who identify as Bears form a subculture distinguished by characteristics associated with increased CVD risk such as elevated stress and high body weight. Ho...
Main Authors: | Magdalena Mijas, Karolina Koziara, Andrzej Galbarczyk, Grazyna Jasienska |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/3/1044 |
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