The Glma Handbook on LGBT Health (Hardcover)

This comprehensive review is the first handbook on LGBT physical and mental health created by the world s oldest and largest association of lesbian gay bisexual and transgender health care professionals. Recent years have seen a flood of high quality research related to the health of lesbian gay bisexual and transgender individuals and families. The GLMA Handbook on LGBT Health is the first comprehensive resource to gather that knowledge in one place in the service of vital information needs. Both accurate and easy to understand the two-volume handbook addresses physical mental and emotional health as well as policy decisions affecting the LGBT community from youth through old age. Volume One is devoted to overall health of the population and preventive care while Volume Two examines disease management. Entries discuss concerns as diverse as HIV/AIDS substance abuse domestic violence depression heart health policy and advocacy and research. The clear but detailed articles in this groundbreaking work will help readers cut through the noise and controversy surrounding scientific advances to make informed choices about their health and well-being.