Intersex people and COVID-19

In Gender & Sex, LGBTIQ+ issues

April 28, 2020

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Intersex Human Rights Australia, 12 April 2020

COVID-19 can infect any individual, irrespective of age or health but its impact exacerbates existing inequalities. All populations that suffer health inequalities are disproportionately affected, and people with intersex variations are no exception.

Current health is determined to some extent by biological factors.

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By J Pope April 28, 2020