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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) also known as sexual
and gender minority (SGM) populations have been the focus of global
attention. Most importantly, LGBT populations have been addressed
in the context of human rights in multiple reports and other
activities by the United Nations and other international
organizations. There is great variation among countries in the
recognition of LGBT individuals' human rights. A global focus on
LGBT populations' health is still limited, with the notable
exception of HIV research. This book on LGBT populations and cancer
in the global context is, therefore, an important step in that it
will broaden the focus on LGBT populations' health. Globally,
cancer is the second leading cause of death. Cancer morbidity and
mortality are increasing disproportionately among populations in
lower-income countries. A review conducted by the World Health
Organization (WHO) found that of the 82% of member states (158)
countries, only 35% of the national cancer control plans addresses
vulnerable population, including LGBT populations. These findings
reflect an increasing awareness about equity when addressing cancer
prevention and control, including LGBT populations. This book
addresses LGBT populations' cancer burden across countries that
range from high- to low-income countries to support efforts in
diverse countries that are working towards reducing LGBT
populations' cancer burden. It documents place-specific challenges
that impede progress towards reducing the LGBT cancer burden as
well as critically assesses the variation in cancer control efforts
that target LGBT populations and cancer to support progress at a
global scale. This book includes six sections that cover the six
WHO regions, with each chapter written by an author from the
specific region s/he is covering. Each chapter makes use of a
template that contextualizes the region, local data
collection/availability, risk factors, cancer prevention,
detection, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
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