BLACK MEN’S HEALTH AND AGING ACROSS THE LIFE COURSE
2024
Black Men's Health and Aging Across the Life Course
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Author Information
Author(s): Thorpe Roland, Hill Carl V
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
The symposium highlights key social determinants of health that can enhance understanding of Black men's health and aging.
Supporting Evidence
- Private prayer was inversely related to cognitive impairment among Black men with more than 12 years of education.
- Active coping and grit were significant predictors of subjective cognitive decline among Black men.
- Food insecurity was linked to cancer screening behaviors among Black men in food deserts.
- Different resource combinations produce distinct patterns of resilience among Black men.
Takeaway
This study looks at how different factors like religion, coping skills, and food access affect the health of Black men.
Methodology
The symposium includes various studies examining the relationship between social determinants and health outcomes among Black men.
Participant Demographics
Black men, with some studies focusing on those with more than 12 years of education.
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