2019
WHO Declassifies Transgender Health Issues as Mental Illness
Health International Trans
The World Health Organization removed transgender-related diagnoses from the mental disorders chapter of its ICD-11, reclassifying them under a new chapter on sexual health. This landmark decision, which came into effect in 2022, represented a historic shift in how gender diversity is understood, reducing stigma and improving access to healthcare.
Impact & Significance
A significant advance in human rights and dignity for transgender people, reducing stigma in healthcare worldwide.
Reference Record
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- 2019
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- 2010-2019
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