Prior studies examining the association between self-reported experiences of racial/ethnic
discrimination and obesity have had mixed results and primarily been cross-sectional. This …

There are distinct racial disparities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, with Black
individuals at much greater risk than White individuals. Although many factors contribute to …

Background: Emerging evidence suggests that exposure to discrimination may be
associated with atherosclerosis in African-American women, although research in this area …

Background African Americans and other persons of African descent in the United States are
disproportionately affected by cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Discrimination is associated …

Despite improvements in medical technology and increased availability of health care,
blacks have continued to suffer excess mortality for a number of common health conditions …

Objective Perceived discrimination has been associated with psychosocial distress and
adverse health outcomes. We examined associations of perceived discrimination measures …

Background To provide an overview of the empirical research linking self‐reports of racial
discrimination to health status and health service utilization. Methods A review of literature …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND As our society ages, improving medical care for an older
population will be crucial. Discrimination in healthcare may contribute to substandard …

The authors examined the association between self-reported experiences of discrimination
and subtypes of abdominal fat (visceral, subcutaneous) in a population-based cohort of …

Racial and gender differences in the effects of discrimination on health are well-established.
The evidence has derived largely from studies of older adults, with less attention paid to …