LGBT populations and cancer in the global context / Ulrike Boehmer, Gabriele Dennert, editors.
Boehmer, Ulrike, 1959- editor.; Dennert, Gabriele, editor.
2022
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Title LGBT populations and cancer in the global context / Ulrike Boehmer, Gabriele Dennert, editors.
ISBN 9783031065859 (electronic bk.)
3031065859 (electronic bk.)
9783031065842
3031065840
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06585-9
Published Cham : Springer, 2022.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations (black and white, and color).
Item Number 10.1007/978-3-031-06585-9 doi
Call Number RC262
Dewey Decimal Classification 616.99/400866
Summary 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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Dennert, Gabriele, editor.
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Foreword: Challenges & Opportunities for LGBT Populations and Cancer in Global Oncology
Introduction
Africa
A Double Dose Of Stigma Being Gay And Living With Cancer In Kenya
Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Cancer in South Africa
Americas
Making the Situation of TLGBI People around Cancer visible: Observations from the Andean Region
Cancer Care Challenges for the LGBT Population in Brazil
Cancer and the SGM Population in Canada and the United States of America
South-East Asia
The South-East Asia Region: Societal Conditions for LGBT Health and Cancer Research
Europe
Foreword: The Eurocentralasian Lesbian* Community Perspective on Cancer and LBQ women: Advocating for more Research and Activism Collaboration
LGBT+ and Cancer in the WHO European Region: Current Situation in 12 Eastern European and Central Asian Countries
Sexual and Gender Minorities and Cancer in Germany: The Striking Absence of Understanding their Cancer-related Needs
LGBT Populations and Cancer in the UK
Eastern Mediterranean
LGBT Populations and Cancer in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: Insights and Challenges with a Focus on Lebanon
Western Pacific
LGBT Populations and Cancer in Australia and New Zealand
Challenges in Cancer Control Confronting the LGBT Population in China: Health Risks, Unique Barriers, and Unmet Needs
What Have We Learned about Cancer and the Global LGBT Community?
Index.

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