People who identify as sexual and/or gender minority individuals face unique and challenging inequities in access to health care. They experience bias, discrimination and underinsurance, which limits their access to high-quality care (including for kidney disease). These inequities must be addressed through the provision of safe and inclusive environments, improved identification of disparities and the creation of a pipeline of equity-focused leaders.
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Salcedo-Betancourt, J.D., Farouk, S.S. & Reddy, Y.N.V. Ensuring health equity for sexual and/or gender minority individuals. Nat Rev Nephrol 18, 341–342 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41581-022-00572-1
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