Short- and Long-Term Potential Impacts of Ongoing and Escalating Legal and Political Attacks on LGBTQ Health and Health Equity.
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| Title: | Short- and Long-Term Potential Impacts of Ongoing and Escalating Legal and Political Attacks on LGBTQ Health and Health Equity. |
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| Authors: | Zubizarreta, Dougie, Beccia, Ariel L. |
| Source: | American Journal of Public Health. Feb2026, Vol. 116 Issue 2, p162-165. 4p. |
| Subjects: | Health services accessibility, Public health surveillance, Censorship, Diversity & inclusion policies, Social justice, LGBTQ+ people, Health policy, Gender affirming care, Endowment of research, Health equity, Practical politics, Discrimination (Sociology), Public health, Vocational guidance |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | The article examines the impacts of legal and political attacks on LGBTQ health and health equity. Immediate impacts include elimination of federal funding for LGBTQ-related health services and restriction of access to gender-affirming acare for transgender youths. Also mentioned are implications or career development opportunities, censorship and implications for health equity, and future directions and opportunities to take action. |
| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The article examines the impacts of legal and political attacks on LGBTQ health and health equity. Immediate impacts include elimination of federal funding for LGBTQ-related health services and restriction of access to gender-affirming acare for transgender youths. Also mentioned are implications or career development opportunities, censorship and implications for health equity, and future directions and opportunities to take action. |
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| ISSN: | 00900036 |
| DOI: | 10.2105/AJPH.2025.308261 |
