Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 45, Issue 3 , Pages 213-215 , September 2009

Health and Healthcare for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth: Reducing Disparities through Research, Education, and Practice

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doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.06.020

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 45, Issue 3 , Pages 213-215 , September 2009

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