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flag LGB+ individuals in the UK face significantly higher risks of suicide and self-harm, study finds.

flag People identifying as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB+) face a higher risk of intentional self-harm or suicide compared to those identifying as straight or heterosexual, according to the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS). flag The risk of suicide for LGB+ individuals was found to be 2.2 times higher, while the risk of intentional self-harm was 2.5 times higher. flag The study highlighted that females, those aged 16-24, and individuals from a black ethnic group within the LGB+ community are particularly at risk. flag The ONS linked census data with hospital records and death registrations for this analysis.

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