Discrimination, Racial Identity, and Hypertension Among Black Americans Across Young, Middle, and Older Adulthood.

Courtney S Thomas Tobin Ángela GutiérrezKeith C NorrisRoland J Thorpe

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences (2022)

Findings underscore the significance of racial identity as sources of both psychosocial vulnerability and resilience for minority aging. Clinicians and public health professionals should consider racial identity beyond young adulthood to promote healthy aging via hypertension management among Black Americans.

Keyphrases

blood pressure
middle aged
african american
climate change
depressive symptoms
mental health
healthcare
early life
palliative care
physical activity
drinking water
social support
arterial hypertension
adverse drug