Prevalence of Oral Mucosal Lesions Among Transgender Individuals in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh

Background: Transgender individuals in India have long attained their own identity as the "Third Gender". But they are still stigmatized by society and not given equal opportunities. Many factors subject them to immense stress and inevitably urge them to indulge in tobacco and alcohol which does more harm than good. This study aims at evaluating the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions among transgender individuals residing in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.