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LGB+ Individuals Face Triple Drug Poisoning Death Risk

1/14/2026

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Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports that in England and Wales, LGB+ individuals are nearly three times more likely to die from drug poisoning than straight individuals.
LGB+ individuals are 1.8 times more likely to die from alcohol-related causes.
Suicide is the leading cause of death among younger LGB+ individuals, with 45.3% of deaths in the 16-24 age group.
Experts attribute disparities to societal prejudices and LGBTQ+ mental health.

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Story summary

Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports that in England and Wales, LGB+ individuals are nearly three times more likely to die from drug poisoning than straight individuals.
LGB+ individuals are 1.8 times more likely to die from alcohol-related causes.
Suicide is the leading cause of death among younger LGB+ individuals, with 45.3% of deaths in the 16-24 age group.
Experts attribute disparities to societal prejudices and LGBTQ+ mental health.