More than 137 countries in the world are affected by Corona Virus. Death toll is getting increased hour by hour. Amidst this crisis more than 100 organizations world wide have warned gay community as more susceptible to COVID19.
According to US today and Reuters, the Gay community can be a easy victim of this deadly virus primarily because of three major reasons. These are-
#1 SMOKING:
The rate of Smoking is not lesser in homosexuals than heterosexuals. Smoking causes Respiratory problems leading to different breathing related issues. Damaged lungs increases the risk of getting infected as this virus attacks the cells present in our throat and lungs causing severe Pneumonia.
#2 COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM:
Diseases such as Cancer and HIV are very frequent in Gay community. Immune system gets highly compromised by these diseases which makes it harder for the cure and recovery.
#3 DISCRIMINATION:
Gay community faces discrimination while seeking medical assistance. This difference during emergency can lead to serious consequences. People may die without any medical attention.
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