Structural Discrimination is Associated With Smoking Status Among a National Sample of Transgender Individuals

Conclusions: Further research is needed in order to explore the relationship between smoking and legal transition among transgender individuals. Strategies to prevent smoking and encourage cessation among this vulnerable population are also needed. In addition, comprehensive collection of gender identity data in the context of national surveys, tobacco-related research, and clinical settings is sorely needed. Implications: This study establishes a link between experiences of structural discrimination among transgender individuals and smoking status.
Source: Nicotine and Tobacco Research - Category: Addiction Authors: Tags: Original Investigation Source Type: research