The Health Curve
Welcome to The Health Curve!
We simplify common health, wellness, longevity, public health, and healthcare topics to help you take charge of your health and advocate for yourself and your loved ones.
Whether you’re navigating your own health journey or supporting a parent, grandparent, spouse, or someone else, we aim to provide clear, scientifically-backed insights to help cut through confusion, tackle misinformation, and empower better health decisions.
Created by Dr. Jason Arora, an award-winning Oxford and Harvard-trained physician and public health scientist, The Health Curve features expert guests who share valuable knowledge and practical advice to help you stay informed and proactive.
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The Health Curve
Denied and Dismissed: The LGBTQ Community’s Fight for Equitable Healthcare
The LGBTQ community faces worse health outcomes, barriers to care, and systemic discrimination in healthcare—yet their struggles remain largely overlooked.
Despite being officially recognized as a health disparity population by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), inequities persist. LGBTQ patients often experience discrimination in a clinical setting, leading many to avoid seeking care altogether. 1 in 6 are denied care and 1 in 5 experience discrimination from health insurers. Meanwhile, LGBTQ youth are 4-5 times more likely to attempt suicide than their straight peers.
In this episode, we sit down with Justin Ayars, CEO of EqualityMD, to discuss the healthcare challenges LGBTQ patients encounter, where these stem from, and how we can build a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system.