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Fortune
Beth Greenfield

Only a small percentage of transgender youth are using gender-affirming medications, new study finds

Transgender teen having hair done (Credit: Getty Images)

Among the many political wedge issues raised by president-elect Donald Trump have been those concerning health-care for transgender Americans—particularly trans youth, who have already been the target of gender-affirming care bans in 26 states.

“With the stroke of my pen on day one,” Trump said at a rally just before Christmas, “we’re going to stop the transgender lunacy.” 

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