Yesterday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a long anticipated look at the health of Americans that describe themselves as gay, lesbian or bi-sexual.

The report is the first large-scale government survey of this kind.

It offered an analysis of key public health issues such as smoking, drinking, medical coverage and overall well-being.

Gary Gates is with UCLA’s Williams Institute and is a recognized expert on the geography and demography of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) population.

We'll talk to him about the report, and what's its importance.