Another interesting factoid on this sad subject.
Sweden as a nation and Swedes as a people have been very accepting of transgenders for quite some time. Yet the suicide rate (which includes successful and unsuccessful suicide attempts) of transgenders in Sweden is just under 800% that of the general population. The rate of successful suicide attempts by transgenders is 2600% of the rate of successful suicide attempts by the general population. Sweden also likely has the longest history of treating transgenders with hormone therapy and surgery. The suicide rate in Sweden of those treated with hormone therapy is essentially the same as those not treated with hormone therapy. However, the suicide rate of those who undergo sexual reassignment surgery is higher relative to those who do not undergo such surgery. In other words, the "cure" is worse than the original problem. So much for "do no harm."
Last edited by KenV; 23rd Aug 2017 at 16:16.