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, cancerprevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

Ulrike Boehmer, Ph.D. is former Associate Professor of Community Health Sciences at Boston University School of Public Health. Dr. Boehmer's research interests include health disparities, women's health, LGBT health, and cancer prevention and control. Dr. Boehmer is Associate Editor of LGBT Health and co-editor of the 2015 Springer volume Cancer and the LGBT Community: Unique perspectives from Risk to Survivorship.

Gabriele Dennert, MD, is Professor of Social Medicine and Public Health at Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Dr. Dennerts key research areas are in health and healthcare of LGBTI people, discrimination and health, communication in healthcare, and gender, intersectionality, and health.

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.