Exploring Rural Disparities in Medical Diagnoses among Veterans with Transgender-related Diagnoses Utilizing Veterans Health Administration Care

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Presents a study on the differences in transgender-related diagnoses of veterans treated by the Veterans Health Administration in rural versus urban areas. Discusses medical conditions associated with transgender veterans, such as substance use and post-traumatic stress disorder, among others.

Leigh A. Bukowski, John Blosnich, Jillian C. Shipherd, et al.

Medical Care, 55(9 Suppl2), S97-S103

09/2017

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Health disparities · Infectious diseases · LGBTQI+ · Mental health conditions · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Substance use and misuse · Suicide and suicide prevention · Veterans