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The True Cost of Antitransgender Legislation
Rishub K Das1, Brian C Drolet2,3
1Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
Transgender Health
|October 9, 2023
Summary
Antitransgender policies create significant economic burdens for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals by restricting access to gender-affirming care (GAC). This perspective highlights the economic impact and advocates for federal protection of TGD rights.
Area of Science:
- Health Equity Research
- Public Health Policy
- Socioeconomic Impact Studies
Background:
- Sexual and gender minorities face health inequities due to structural discrimination.
- Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) patients encounter substantial barriers accessing gender-affirming care (GAC).
- Over 100 bills introduced by December 2021 aimed to deny TGD rights and outlaw medically necessary GAC.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the economic impact of antitransgender policies.
- To address the gap in literature regarding the financial consequences of discriminatory legislation on TGD individuals.
- To advocate for federal intervention to safeguard TGD rights and access to care.
Main Methods:
- This study is a perspective piece.
- It synthesizes existing research on discrimination and health disparities.
- It analyzes the potential economic ramifications of legislative actions against TGD individuals.
Main Results:
- Discriminatory legislation and denial of GAC impose significant economic consequences on TGD individuals.
- The economic impact of these policies is currently under-researched.
- Antitransgender policies exacerbate existing health and economic disparities.
Conclusions:
- Federal intervention is necessary to protect the human and healthcare rights of TGD individuals.
- Addressing the economic impact of antitransgender policies is crucial for achieving health equity.
- Policy changes are needed to ensure access to medically necessary GAC for TGD patients.
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