Experts estimate that approximately 1.7% of the population is born with intersex traits.
Sources
- HHS' New Sex-Based Definitions Ignore Science, Experts Say (healthline.com)
- https://www.ohchr.org/en/sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity/intersex-people (ohchr.org)
- https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2018/10/its-intersex-awareness-day-here-are-5-myths-we-need-to-shatter/ (amnesty.org)
- https://www.americanprogress.org/article/key-issues-facing-people-intersex-traits/ (americanprogress.org)
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