This article explains what health disparities are and how they affect transgender people of color.
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What Are Health Disparities?
Health disparities are preventable diseases or conditions experienced by socially disadvantaged populations compared to socially advantaged populations.
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Even so, there are certain commonalities.
What Causes Health Disparities for Transgender People of Color?
The reasons for health disparities can vary between racial and ethnic groups.
The combination of racial and gender minority status can impede healthcare access in a number of ways.
Here is a snapshot of that experience in transgender people in Black and Latinx communities.
Access to Transgender Health Care
Access to healthcare can be restricted or undermined by several factors.
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