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Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations

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Information & Resource Kit
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This kit equips prevention professionals, health care providers, and educators with information on health issues among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) population. It includes an overview of terms related to gender identity and sexual expression.

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SMA12-4684
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March 2012
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