An Overview Of U.S. Trans Health Priorities

The report outlines U.S. transgender health priorities based on research, highlighting issues such as violence against transgender individuals, high rates of HIV/AIDS among transgender women, and barriers to accessing mental health and substance abuse treatment. It emphasizes the lack of insurance coverage for trans health services, diagnostic requirements that hinder access, and provider insensitivity that contributes to health disparities. Overall, the document advocates for improved health care access and the elimination of discriminatory practices affecting transgender populations.