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Lgbt healthcare issues. Some of this information is designed for members of the general public. The perspectives and needs of lgbt. Understanding and eliminating health disparities kevin l ard md mph1 and harvey j makadon2 md the national lgbt health education center the fenway institute12.
They are diverse come from all walks of life and include people of all races and ethnicities all ages all socioeconomic statuses and from all parts of the country. People who are lesbian gay bisexual or transgender lgbt are members of every community. About 10 of the population is lesbian gay bisexual or transgender.
Links to other information sources and resources are also provided. Posted dec 06 2016. These pages provide information and resources on some of the health issues and inequities affecting lgbt communities.
1 2 these people face health care risks that are often not addressed because of lack of knowledge of the patients sexual orientation ignorance of specific health care issues or because the patient feels that the health care. Improving the health care of lesbian gay bisexual and transgender lgbt people. New data from the center for american progress show that lgbtq people frequently avoid health care and experience discrimination in these settings underscoring the importance of aca.
Other information has been developed for health care providers public health. A lot of lgbt health research funding and public attention still goes to aids. But the lgbt community also experiences higher rates of other less visible health issues like high blood pressure.
Brigham and womens hospital1. Lgbt topics in medicine are those that relate to lesbian gay bisexual and transgender peoples health issues and access to health servicesaccording to the us gay and lesbian medical association glma besides hivaids issues related to lgbt health include breast and cervical cancer hepatitis mental health substance abuse tobacco use depression access to care for transgender persons. Why transgender people experience more mental health issues it has nearly everything to do with the way they are treated.
Transgender people can have unique health care needs. Heres help understanding these concerns and how to address them.
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