Posts tagged social determinants of health
Dismantling the Gender and Sex Binary to Enhance Medical Care: A Conversation with Dr. Frances Grimstad

Medicine has been plagued by assumptions of the gender and sex binary for far too long, contributing to long-standing health disparities among trans, gender-diverse/nonbinary, and intersex patients. Challenging such attitudes is the first step, and several promising developments aim to establish frameworks that integrate truly inclusive gender-affirming care.

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Shifting Power, Creating Demand and Requiring Accountability: Achieving Vaccine Equity in the US

In order achieve vaccine equity, change must occur. Broadening the concept of health equity to include shifting decision-making power to marginalized communities, creating demand, and requiring accountability with regard to data is necessary and will improve vaccine uptake and overall health well beyond this pandemic.

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