Responding to LGBT Health Disparities


 

Publication Date: August 2012

Publisher: Missouri Foundation for Health

Author(s): C. Winter

Research Area: Health

Keywords: LGBT; health; disparities; Missouri

Type: Report

Coverage: Missouri

Abstract:

In Missouri, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender invidividuals experience poorer access to health care and worse health outcomes than heterosexuals. This report highlights disparities in health factors and outcomes as they are experienced by Missouri's LGBT communities. It also offers recommendations for improving the care received by LGBT Missourians.