(Source: University of Kentucky) LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 16, 2015) - Social stigmas, discrimination and infringement of civil rights have led to health care disparities impacting individuals who are transgender. According to UK College of Nursing assistant research professor Amanda Fallin, members of this population have higher rates of smoking, higher rates of drug abuse and higher rates of HIV infection than the general population. In addition, a recent study indicated that 41 percent of...
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