DISCRIMINATION, STRESS, AND AGING ACROSS THE LIFECOURSE
2024
Discrimination, Stress, and Aging Across the Lifespan
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Author Information
Author(s): Thorpe Roland Chair, Hill Carl V
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Hypothesis
How do stress and discrimination affect health disparities in Black adults?
Conclusion
The symposium highlights the significant impact of discrimination and stress on cognitive function and health disparities in Black adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Lifetime exposure to neighborhood stressors is linked to cognitive function in Black adults.
- Everyday discrimination is related to higher cardiometabolic risk, with a weaker relationship in older Black adults.
- Chronic stressors during mid-life affect cognitive function through physiological changes.
- Racial discrimination may harm brain health in Black adults.
Takeaway
Stress and discrimination can make people feel worse as they get older, especially for Black adults.
Methodology
The symposium includes various studies examining the effects of stress and discrimination on health outcomes in Black adults.
Participant Demographics
The studies focus on Black and White adults, particularly older individuals.
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