3 Questions
A 2015 survey of nearly 28,000 trans individuals in the US found that trans individuals, whose marginalisation results in high rates of poverty, workplace discrimination, unemployment, and serious psychological distress, face much higher rates of ______ such as asthma, chronic pulmonary obstructive disorder, depression and HIV than the cisgender population.
chronic conditions
The devastating disparate impact of Covid-19 on communities of colour vividly illuminates these factors: the ______ can be traced to a web of social inequities, including more dangerous working conditions, lack of access to essential resources, and chronic health conditions stemming from ongoing exposure to inequality, racism, exclusion and pollution.
disproportionate burden
For trans people, particularly trans women of colour, the ______ is enormous.
burden of disease
Addressing Racial Disparities in Pain Management: Test your knowledge on the impact of false stereotypes and unequal treatment faced by Black patients in receiving pain medication. Explore the historical origins and current implications of this issue in healthcare.
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