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The Geography of LGBTQ+ Health and Well-Being

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of the geography of LGBTQ+ health and well-being. It covers a range of topics, including the spatial distribution of LGBTQ+ populations, the health disparities faced by LGBTQ+ people, and the role of geography in shaping LGBTQ+ health outcomes.
Number of Questions: 10
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Tags: lgbtq+ health geography well-being
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Which country has the highest percentage of LGBTQ+ people?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Australia

  4. New Zealand


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

New Zealand has the highest percentage of LGBTQ+ people, with 4.8% of the population identifying as LGBTQ+.

Which country has the lowest percentage of LGBTQ+ people?

  1. Saudi Arabia

  2. Iran

  3. Nigeria

  4. Uganda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saudi Arabia has the lowest percentage of LGBTQ+ people, with less than 1% of the population identifying as LGBTQ+.

Which U.S. state has the highest percentage of LGBTQ+ people?

  1. California

  2. New York

  3. Illinois

  4. Texas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

California has the highest percentage of LGBTQ+ people, with 10.5% of the population identifying as LGBTQ+.

Which U.S. state has the lowest percentage of LGBTQ+ people?

  1. Mississippi

  2. Alabama

  3. Arkansas

  4. Louisiana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mississippi has the lowest percentage of LGBTQ+ people, with 2.8% of the population identifying as LGBTQ+.

Which city has the highest percentage of LGBTQ+ people?

  1. San Francisco

  2. New York City

  3. Los Angeles

  4. Chicago


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

San Francisco has the highest percentage of LGBTQ+ people, with 15.4% of the population identifying as LGBTQ+.

Which city has the lowest percentage of LGBTQ+ people?

  1. Oklahoma City

  2. Birmingham

  3. Jackson

  4. Little Rock


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oklahoma City has the lowest percentage of LGBTQ+ people, with 2.7% of the population identifying as LGBTQ+.

What is the leading cause of death among LGBTQ+ people?

  1. HIV/AIDS

  2. Cancer

  3. Heart disease

  4. Suicide


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Suicide is the leading cause of death among LGBTQ+ people, with LGBTQ+ people being more than twice as likely to die by suicide than heterosexual people.

What is the leading cause of health disparities among LGBTQ+ people?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Poverty

  3. Lack of access to healthcare

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Discrimination, poverty, and lack of access to healthcare are all leading causes of health disparities among LGBTQ+ people.

What is the role of geography in shaping LGBTQ+ health outcomes?

  1. Geography can influence access to healthcare.

  2. Geography can influence exposure to discrimination.

  3. Geography can influence social support networks.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Geography can influence access to healthcare, exposure to discrimination, and social support networks, all of which can shape LGBTQ+ health outcomes.

What are some ways to improve the health of LGBTQ+ people?

  1. Reduce discrimination.

  2. Increase access to healthcare.

  3. Provide social support.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reducing discrimination, increasing access to healthcare, and providing social support are all ways to improve the health of LGBTQ+ people.

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