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Understanding LGBT health starts with understanding the history of oppression and discrimination that these communities have faced. This will allow researchers and policy makers to accurately characterize LGBT health and disparities. In order to effectively address LGBT health issues, we need to securely and consistently collect SOGI information in national surveys and health records.
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Curbing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with interventions that work 15.Providing supportive social services to reduce suicide and homelessness among youth 14.Implementing antibullying policies in schools 14.Providing medical students with training to increase provision of culturally competent care 13.Appropriately inquiring about and being supportive of a patient's sexual orientation and gender identity to enhance the patient-provider interaction and regular use of care 12.
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