Research Highlights

All of Us is shaping how we understand health and disease. Research Highlights showcase the recent research powered by All of Us data and tools. 

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An infographic titled “Prevalence of 12 conditions across LGBTQIA+ groups” with the logo of the All of Us Research Program. The 12 conditions include anxiety, depression, HIV diagnosis, tobacco use disorder, asthma, cancer, being overweight, substance abuse disorder, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and kidney disease.

Learning More About LGBTQIA+ Health Thanks to All of Us

Researchers studying All of Us data found that anxiety, depression, HIV diagnosis, and tobacco use disorder were more common in LGBTQIA+ participants than in non-LGBTQIA+ participants. Rates of other conditions varied among LGBTQIA+ groups. This study shows that All of Us data can help us learn more about LGBTQIA+ health and health inequities.

 
Sexual Orientation, Cancer, and Quality of Life. An illustration of a magnifying glass, a rainbow ribbon, and 7 people. Logo of the All of Us Research Program.” The illustration includes the logo of the All of Us Research Program.

Using All of Us Data to Learn About Glaucoma Awareness

Researchers compared data from electronic health records and surveys to learn whether All of Us participants know they have glaucoma. The findings suggest a need for better efforts to educate people about their glaucoma diagnosis.

 
Sexual Orientation, Cancer, and Quality of Life. An illustration of a magnifying glass, a rainbow ribbon, and 7 people. Logo of the All of Us Research Program.” The illustration includes the logo of the All of Us Research Program.

Study Finds Differences in Quality of Life for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Cancer Survivors

Researchers looked at All of Us data from cancer survivors. They found that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) survivors had lower quality of life than heterosexual survivors. Knowing these differences, called health disparities, can help health care providers tailor care to the needs of LGB people.