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More youth in WA are seeking gender affirming care

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The number of people under eighteen years old seeking gender-affirming care has skyrocketed in Washington. One reason may be bills in other states banning the care.

Seattle Times Health Reporter Elise Takahama explains what's going on in our region.

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