The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People: Building a Foundation for Better Understanding

by Committee on Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Health Issues and Research Gaps and Opportunities, Board on the Health of Select Populations, Institute of Medicine, et al.

At a time when lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals--often referred to under the umbrella acronym LGBT--are becoming more visible in society and more socially acknowledged, clinicians and researchers are faced with incomplete information about their health status. While LGBT populations often are combined as a single entity for research and advocacy purposes, each is a distinct population group with its own specific health needs...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309379091
• ISBN13: 9780309379090
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"