Do those involved in homosexuality live as long on average as non-homosexuals? Hard evidence is difficult to come by, but the data we do have suggests that homosexuality tends to shorten life by many years. This briefing summarizes some of the key data.

U.S. Obituaries Over 13 Years

6,737 obituaries from 18 U.S. homosexual journals, compared to obituaries from 2 mainstream newspapers

Category	Mean Age At Death	% Who Died Aged 65+
Heterosexual Married Men	75	80%
Heterosexual Married Women	79	85%
Homosexual Males, AIDS Deaths	39	1%
Homosexual Males, Non-AIDS Deaths	42	9%
Lesbians	44	20%

Statistics Denmark, 1990-2002

Official death tallies — Ever married individuals vs. ever homosexually-partnered (561 gays, 91 lesbians)

Category	Mean Age At Death	% Who Died Aged 65+
Ever Married Men	74	79%
Ever Married Women	78	85%
Ever Homosexually Partnered Men	51	22%
Ever Homosexually Partnered Women	56	24%

References:

• Cameron P, Playfair WL, & Wellum S (1994) The longevity of homosexuals: before and after the AIDS epidemic. Omega, 29:249-272
• Cameron P, Cameron K (2007) Federal distortion of homosexual footprint (ignoring early gay death?). Eastern Psychological Assn Convention, Philadelphia