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Description:This is likely to account for the higher levels of some cancers in these groups. Victorian gay and lesbian reforms Legal recognition and protection of rights is a powerful step towards improving the health and wellbeing of gay and lesbian people. Gay men and lesbians have higher rates of mental health disorders than the rest of the population. Australian society generally regards heterosexuality as the most acceptable sexual orientation, which means that gay men, lesbians and bisexual people may be marginalised and discriminated against. Health impacts for gay men and lesbians While many things have improved for gay and lesbian people over the past 50 years in Australia, there is still constant uncertainty about whether they will receive acceptance from families, friends, colleagues and services. Sexual assault was also common, with nearly 5 per cent having been subjected to this form of violence over the last two years. Some people may feel threatened by people who have sexual preferences other than their own.

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