Are Trans People More Susceptible to Cardiovascular Disease? Researchers Still Have Questions

Researchers writing in the Journal of General Internal Medicine conclude that cardiovascular health risks for trans people, especially around hormone replacement therapy, are dangerously understudied. They note cardiovascular disease accounts for 26.4% of all U.S. deaths and that trans people, 1.1% of U.S. adults, appear to face disproportionate CVD rates regardless of whether they take hormones. The authors call for research beyond gender-affirming hormone therapy, including minority stress from stigma and discriminatory policies.