Transgender women suffer injuries at triple the rate of cisgender women, study finds.

A study by Brigham and Women's Hospital shows that transgender women face significantly higher injury rates, particularly to the head, face, and chest, compared to cisgender women. Based on radiological imaging, transgender women were three times more likely to sustain injuries, highlighting elevated risks of violence. Researchers hope the findings will aid in identifying at-risk patients and providing timely support and intimate partner violence screening for this vulnerable group.

December 04, 2024
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