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The Third Gender in a Third World Country: Major Concerns and the "AIIMS Initiative".
Vivek Dixit1, Bhavuk Garg1, Nishank Mehta1
1Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Journal of Human Rights and Social Work
|June 26, 2023
Summary
Indian transgender individuals face significant health challenges, with a notable prevalence of poor bone health and low bone mineral density (BMD) at young ages. This highlights urgent needs for improved healthcare access and policy attention.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Endocrinology
Background:
- India's transgender population, recognized as 'third gender' in 2014, experiences significant marginalization.
- Existing research lacks data on major health issues, particularly bone health, within this community.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current health status of transgender individuals in India.
- To specifically investigate the bone health of the transgender population.
Main Methods:
- A prospective cross-sectional study design was employed.
- Descriptive statistics were utilized for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Preliminary findings indicate poor overall health in the Indian transgender population.
- A majority of transgender individuals exhibit low bone mineral density (BMD) at a young age, preceding peak bone mass attainment.
Conclusions:
- The study underscores the critical need for holistic care and improved healthcare access for transgender persons in India.
- Urgent attention from social policy stakeholders is required to address the health challenges and human rights concerns of the transgender community.
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