Vital Strategies President and CEO Jose Luis Castro on Advancing LGBTQ Rights This Pride Month
June 27, 2020
June 27, 2020
NEW YORK, June 27 -- Vital Strategies issued the following statement by President and CEO Jose Luis Castro:
"Vital Strategies' vision is that everyone should be protected by a strong public health system. Stigma, discrimination and the denial of civil rights are drivers for poorer health outcomes for LGBTQ people. They face a higher prevalence of HIV/AIDS, certain cancers, HPV infections, sexually transmitted diseases, substance abuse, suicidal tendencies and mood disorders. Ad . . .
"Vital Strategies' vision is that everyone should be protected by a strong public health system. Stigma, discrimination and the denial of civil rights are drivers for poorer health outcomes for LGBTQ people. They face a higher prevalence of HIV/AIDS, certain cancers, HPV infections, sexually transmitted diseases, substance abuse, suicidal tendencies and mood disorders. Ad . . .