title: A review of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth issues for the pediatrician.
abstract: CME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: 1.Review common gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) terminology and discuss sexual constructs as they are currently understood.2.Determine the prevalence of GLBT youth and identify health disparities in the GLBT population.3.Provide strategies to develop an accepting atmosphere for GLBT youth in the pediatric practice, including the maintenance of ongoing health and appropriate screening for at-risk behaviors. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered individuals have always been present in human society.1,2 References to same-sex couples and activity have been noted as far back as 600 B.C. on ancient Japanese and Chinese pottery. Ancient Greek and Roman art is full of depictions of same-sex couples; some scholars believe that Alexander the Great was gay.3.
authors: Adolescent Health Center, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY 10128, USA. John.steever@mountsinai.org
authors: John B
authors: JB
authors: Steever
authors: Emma
authors: E
authors: Cooper-Serber
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016497:Adolescent Health Services; D001727:Bisexuality / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D054624:Health Status Disparities; D006716:Homosexuality / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008603:Mental Health; D010372:Pediatrics; D011314:Preventive Health Services; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D063106:Transgender Persons / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014481:United States; D008297:Male; D005260:Female