Although there have been significant decreases in US mortality rates, racial/ethnic
disparities persist. The goals of this study are to:(1) elucidate a conceptual framework for the …

This paper examines the demographic and social factors associated with differences in
length of life by race. The results demonstrate that sociodemographic factors—age, sex …

Objective We addressed three research questions:(1) Are there racial mortality disparities in
the adult Hispanic population that resemble those observed in the non-Hispanic population …

Explanations for racial/ethnic disparities in health are varied and complex. This paper
reviews the literature to assess the extent to which current disparities are a consequence of …

Using a life course framework, we examine the early life origins of the race gap in men's all-
cause mortality. Using the National Longitudinal Survey of Older Men (1966–1990), we …

We use a life course framework to analyze lifetime patterns of mortality among black
Americans. Using this framework directs attention to specific questions regarding the …

An important segment of social science research focuses on differences in health and
mortality between the African American and non-Hispanic white populations in the United …

In February of 1998, President Clinton announced a plan to spend $400 million over five
years to address racial disparities in health. The campaign, termed the “Race and Health …

PURPOSE: Life expectancy for black Americans is five to eight years less than for Whites.
The socioeconomic status (SES) of Blacks is also less than for Whites, and SES is …

Ethnic gaps in mortality persist in the United States but the specific causes remain elusive.
We propose a broader mortality framework that includes neighborhood characteristics that …