In Germany, large, population-based cohort studies have been implemented in order to
identify risk and protective factors for maintaining health across the life span. The purpose of …

Background: Sex and gender are important modifiers of mental health and behavior in
normal times and during crises. We investigated whether they were addressed by empirical …

Background Preliminary empirical data indicates a substantial impact of the COVID-19
pandemic on well-being and mental health. Individuals with minoritized sexual and gender …

Background Intersex individuals experience poor health due, in part, to healthcare
avoidance. Nonconsensual intersex surgery may contribute to medical mistrust and …

Background The aim of this study was to explore rates of depression, anxiety, and
adjustment and somatoform disorders in a large sample of transsexual individuals (TSI) …

Background Many studies have identified health inequalities in childhood and adolescence.
However, it is unclear how these have developed in recent years, particularly since the …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer are leading causes of death worldwide, with a
disproportionate burden of illness among minority groups. The complex interactions of social …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the globe and is
associated with significant clinical and humanitarian burden. The desire for parenthood has …

Background Health literacy (HL) encompasses knowledge and skills for dealing critically
and confidently with health information in individual and social contexts. Current studies …

Background In environmental health research, sex and gender are not yet adequately
considered. There is a need to improve data collection in population-based environmental …