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however, when the body mass index (BMI) is applied to survey responses, the
percentage of overweight adult women (80%) is much closer to the proportion of
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* Half of the lesbians (51%) surveyed say they exercise regularly,
compared to 38% of all GLB adults , 43% of all women and 47% of adults
overall. (http://www.com or 480-767-9349.

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weight or obese. Figures for age, sex, race, education
and number of adults in the household were weighted where necessary to bring
them into line with their actual proportions in the population.witeckcombs .qtelevision.

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S. Adults

All Adults GLB Lesbian Heterosexual All Women
(n= 2,209) (n=119) (n=341) (n= 2,024) (n=1,165)

Very fit 3 1 3 3 2
Fit 18 21 16 18 15
Somewhat fit 46 39 45 47 44
Not fit 30 35 36 30 38
Not sure 2 4 - 1 1


TABLE 4
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These are highlights of a new survey of 2,209 U. A dash
represents a value of zero.S.
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adults aged 18 or older
conducted online between January 11 and 16, 2005. The survey was conducted by Harris Interactive(R),
a worldwide market research and consulting firm, in conjunction with Witeck -
Combs Communications, a strategic public relations and marketing
communications firm with special expertise in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender market; it was also conducted in conjunction with National LGBT
Health Awareness Week. "These results enable us to gauge where lesbians may be found
on the healthcare continuum. Unfortunately, there are
several other possible sources of error in all polls or surveys that are
probably more serious than theoretical calculations of sampling error. EOE M/F/D/V

To become a member of the Harris Poll Online(SM) and be invited to
participate in future online surveys, visit http://www.com.

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An over-sample of 341 self-
identified lesbians was also surveyed. With over nine years experience
in this unique market, Witeck-Combs Communications has developed respected
relationships throughout the community and serves as a bridge between
corporate America and gay and lesbian consumers.com), Paris-based
Novatris (http://www . "With the positive dialogue about Annie Proulx's
Brokeback Mountain(TM), NBC's Will and Grace(TM ), the world-wide Same-Gender
Marriage Initiatives, and media attention, companies and municipalities who
have not, will soon recognize the benefits of this market."
Ryder, founder of Veer Consulting , a certified GLBT business, sits on the
board of directors of the Greater Phoenix Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce,
and is a frequent guest speaker on the topic of GLBT consumerism and market
development.

The company's programming is available on a subscription basis to those
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Y. adults 25 and older

Total GLB Lesbian Heterosexual All Women
(n= 1,961) (n=97) (n=322) (n= 1,804) (n=1,026)

Overweight 84 85 84 84 80
Within
Recommended
Range 10 13 13 10 11
Underweight 6 2 3 7 9


TABLE 2
DESCRIBE BODY WEIGHT
"How would you describe your body weight?"

Base: All U. Of those adults surveyed, 119
were self-identified as gay, lesbian or bisexual (GLB)., for
likely voters). It is impossible to quantify the errors that may result from
these factors. He strongly encourages GLBT companies to become certified by the
National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (http://www. This is not
an instant get-rich-quick program that will flourish with casual involvement.veerconsulting.
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Notes on reading tables:
The percentage of respondents has been included for each item.

These statements conform to the principles of disclosure of the National
Council on Public Polls.com), the 15th
largest and fastest-growing market research firm in the world, is a Rochester,
N.com), Tokyo-based Harris Interactive Japan,
through newly acquired WirthlinWorldwide, a Reston, Virginia-based research
and consultancy firm ranked 25th largest in the world, and through an
independent global network of affiliate market research companies.harrispollonline.

About Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
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cdermody@witeckcombs.

About Q Television

This 24/7 premium television network is organized to create, develop and
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live & interactive content every weeknight, plus sports , information and
entertainment. While the company expects much of its subscriber base to be
comprised of members of the gay and lesbian population, management also
believes that quality programming about the gay and lesbian experience,
designed to entertain, educate and inform, will attract many other segments
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* About the same percentages of lesbians and heterosexuals (42%) and all
adults (43%) said that they overeat while just over half of GLB adults
(53%) say they overeat. Department of Health and Human Services should include
messages specific to lesbians.
In theory, with a probability sample of this size, one can say with 95
percent certainty that the results have a statistical precision of plus or
minus two percentage points of what they would be if the entire adult
population had been polled with complete accuracy.callen-lorde . Businesses
that seek these consumers and embrace this market will be positioned for
growth for decades to come. We bring powerful clients, meetings, conferences,
sporting events, international programs, and individual consumers to companies
and destinations that have never before or merely casually explored this
market segment," Ryder says. They will
eventually create a marketing strategy that proudly announces their desire to
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It is, without a doubt, one of our nation's top
health concerns," said Colleen Dermody, Vice President of Witeck-Combs
Communications. We feel that all public health awareness campaigns conducted
by the CDC or the U... The sampling error for the
GLB sample was plus or minus 9 percentage points, and sampling error for
lesbians is plus or minus 6 percentage points. In April 2003, American
Demographics magazine identified Bob Witeck and Wes Combs as two of 25 experts
over the last 25 years who have made significant contributions to the fields
of demographics, market research , media and trendspotting for their
pathbreaking work on the gay and lesbian market.S.org) which is the only
nationally-recognized certifying entity for GLBT businesses. This
certification is endorsed by many Fortune(TM)-rated companies who understand
the value and impact of this market to their bottom line. "Clients understand,"
Ryder says, "they must provide executive buy-in with allocated resources , an
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"Being overweight may be the most significant contributor to our nation's
epidemic of heart disease, diabetes , cancer, and a number of other chronic or
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it.
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In this study, 119 adults
were self-reported GLB respondents and there was an additional over-sample of
341 self-reported lesbians. adults

All Adults GLB Lesbian Heterosexual All Women
(n= 2,209) (n=119) (n=341) (n= 2,024) (n=1,165)

Overweight 63 61 77 64 67
Underweight 3 8 * 3 3
Average/
Just right 30 29 23 30 27
Not sure 3 2 - 3 3


TABLE 3
LEVEL OF PHYSICAL FITNESS
"How would you describe your level of physical fitness?"

Base: All U. ?"
Base: All U. "Once that trust is established, this
population is exceptionally loyal.

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Lesbian Body Image Differs From That of Women Overall New U.S. Survey Finds

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Some key findings from the survey include:
* Of the total lesbians surveyed, 13% fall within the recommended range on
the body mass index and of all women surveyed, 11% fall within the
recommended range.

S. This online survey is not a probability sample. Known for The Harris Poll(R) and for pioneering Internet -based
research methods, Harris Interactive conducts proprietary and public research
to help its clients achieve clear, material and enduring results.novatris.

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Dawn Harbatkin, Medical Director of the Callen-Lorde
Community Health Center in New York, a founding member of the National
Coalition for LGBT Health. They
include refusals to be interviewed (non-response), question wording and
question order, weighting by demographic control data and screening (e.
Harris Interactive combines its intellectual capital, databases and
technology to advance market leadership through U. Jack
E . Providing distribution via satellite ensures availability of the
network across the United States , including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

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Percentages may not always add up to 100% because
of computer rounding or the acceptance of multiple answers from respondents
answering that question.S.

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., With an estimated
$600+ Billion in disposable income attributed to the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual
and Transgender (GLBT) market in 2006, corporate America is sitting up and
taking notice. This interest is a clear indication that
the GLBT consumer group wields purchasing power that previously was
undervalued . Host Jett focuses on pop culture
and subculture with a cutting edge that is dynamic, witty and downright
zany.

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In addition, lesbians and
women describe themselves as fit or very fit in similar numbers -- 19% of
lesbians vs.
* There is a higher incidence of smoking among lesbians (42%) and GLB
adults overall (38%) compared to heterosexuals (24%) or all adults
(25%).
Among lesbians, smoking was the number one choice of contributors (29%) while
overeating was the top contributor among GLB adults (45%) and all women (35%).
"It is encouraging that among lesbians there is some self-awareness about
body weight," said Dr. An
asterisk (*) signifies a value of less than one -half percent. Adults

All Adults GLB Lesbian Heterosexual All Women
(n=2,209) (n= 119) (n=341) (n= 2,024) (n=1,165)

Eat fruits
and vegetables
Yes 92 89 94 92 93
No 8 11 6 8 7
Smoke
Yes 25 38 42 24 28
No 75 62 58 76 72
Exercise
regularly
Yes 47 38 51 47 43
No 53 62 49 53 57
Overeat
Yes 43 53 42 42 43
No 57 47 58 58 57


TABLE 5
CONTRIBUTES MOST TO LACK OF FITNESS
"Which of the following do you feel contributes most to your lack of fitness?"

Base: Somewhat or Not Fit

Total GLB Lesbian Heterosexual All Women
(n=1,812) (n= 95) (n=290) (n= 1,667) (n=998)

Overeating 35 45 28 35 35
Eating fast
food 25 16 18 25 26
Smoking 16 21 29 16 18
Exercising
regularly 7 3 10 7 6
Eating meat 6 6 5 6 5
Consuming too
much alcohol 3 8 6 3 2
Eating fruits
and vegetables 3 1 2 3 2
Obtaining yearly
medical checkups 2 1 * 2 3
Taking vitamins 2 - 1 2 3


Methodology
This survey was conducted online within the United States between January
11 and January 16 , 2005 among 2,209 adults. Propensity
score weighting was also used to adjust for respondents' propensity to be
online.
Callen-Lorde's commitment to the health and wellness of lesbians includes
gynecological services and comprehensive women's health focused primary care. "This particular market segment has money and knows how to
spend it," says Dave Ryder, Managing Director of Veer Consulting, a
Scottsdale , Arizona-based creative consulting firm.nglcc. This market segment is particular
about where and how it spends its money.

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In this survey, lesbians more accurately
perceived their body weight than women in general.

TABLE 1
BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)

Base: All U.

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, Over three-quarters of lesbian
adults (77%) describe their body weight as overweight while 67% of all female
adults surveyed describe their body weight as overweight .

About Harris Interactive(R)
Harris Interactive Inc. Jett's "Queer Edge" encompasses all that is queer in the world of
counter-culture, in an effort to show that the word "queer" is more that
just a term for gays.

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17% of all women surveyed.S.g.Y.

Nancy Wong,
Harris Interactive
585-214-7316

Meka Lloyd,
Witeck-Combs Communications
202-887-0500 ext. The network is telecast 24 hours per day, 7 days per
week.

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Convention and
visitors bureaus across the country are among municipal and professional
affiliation organizations that are taking advantage of opportunities to
recruit GLBT association conferences and sporting events by establishing
focused sales management positions. Jett," which is also syndicated
to Canada's OUTtv.

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Smoking and Diet Contribute to Lack of Fitness
Among all adults and heterosexuals who said they were somewhat or not fit,
overeating (35%), eating fast food (25%), and smoking (16%) ranked as the top
three factors that respondents felt contributed most to their lack of fitness. Among the overall
sample 1,165 were women, and 2,024 heterosexual .

About Witeck-Combs Communications, Inc.harrisinteractive.
Welcoming to all, regardless of sexual orientation or insurance coverage,
Callen-Lorde offers primary and specialty medical services , including
comprehensive health services for lesbians, a continuum of HIV/AIDS care;
transgender health services, mental health services; case management; a health
education resource center and HOTT (Health Outreach To Teens), New York
State's only comprehensive program for the health and mental health care of
LGBT, homeless and other street youth. 25
mlloyd@witeckcombs. Corporate messages about a safe,
trusting, and diverse environment must be adopted, reinforced, and broadcasted
to engage the GLBT consumer," he says.
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