The weathering hypothesis as an explanation for racial disparities in health: A systematic review

Individual Author(s) / Organizational Author
Forde, Allana T.
Crookes, Danielle M.
Suglia, Shakira F.
Demmer, Ryan T.
Publisher
PubMed Central
Date
March 2019
Publication
Annals of epidemiology
Abstract / Description

The weathering hypothesis states that chronic exposure to social and economic disadvantage leads to accelerated decline in physical health outcomes and could partially explain racial disparities in a wide array of health conditions. This systematic review summarizes the literature empirically testing the weathering hypothesis and assesses the quality of the evidence regarding weathering as a determinant of racial disparities in health. (author abstract) #HES4A

Artifact Type
Research
Reference Type
Journal Article
Geographic Focus
National
Priority Population
Ethnic and racial groups
Topic Area
Social/Structural Determinants » Environment/Context » Social Environment