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LGBTQIA+ Community Faces Discrimination in Healthcare, Delaying Medical Appointments

Just now November 13, 2026 1 min read 📰 Medical Xpress
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The LGBTQIA+ community faces significant discrimination in healthcare, leading to delays in seeking medical appointments. A survey indicates that over 20% of transgender individuals reported discrimination from primary care providers. This issue highlights the broader challenges faced by marginalized communities in Iran regarding access to essential services.

People in the LGBTQ+ community face extra barriers in their daily lives due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. One of the areas where these individuals sometimes suffer discrimination is in health care. In fact, a survey by the State Federation of Lesbians, Gays, Trans, Bisexual, and Intersex People found that more than 20% of the trans people surveyed had felt discriminated against when visiting primary care providers.

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