Alcohol and tobacco use among sexual and gender minority cancer survivors in relation to urbanicity/rurality.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Understanding how place of residence affects cancer-related health risks is paramount to addressing health disparities in sexual and gender minority (SGM) cancer survivors. This study examined the associations between urbanicity and other social drivers of health on current tobacco and alcohol use in SGM cancer survivors.

Methods

The OUT: National Cancer Survey Study was a cross-sectional, online survey created by the National LGBT Cancer Network (NLCN) from September 2020 to March 2021, targeting U.S. adults identifying as SGM and previously diagnosed with cancer. We examined associations between self-described residential area (urban, suburban, and rural) and other social drivers of health and tobacco and alcohol use.

Results

Of n = 2,371 participants, n = 3

SUBMITTER: Robertson T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12630166 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature