Transgender individuals—those whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth—make up approximately of the LGBTQ+ population in the U.S.. While grouped together under the LGBTQ+ umbrella due to shared experiences of prejudice and a collective struggle for civil rights, the transgender community maintains a distinct identity focused on gender expression rather than sexual orientation.
Transgender individuals are nearly as cisgender individuals to experience a mental health condition [1.7]. Economic Impact