Intersectional Discrimination and Change in Blood Pressure Control among Older Adults: The Health and Retirement Study.

Kendra D SimsEllen SmitGeorge David BattyPerry W HystadMichelle C Odden

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2021)

Gender differences in marginalization may more acutely elevate hypertensive risk among older men than similarly aged women. Experiences of discrimination appear to decrease the likelihood of antihypertensive medication use among older adults overall.

Keyphrases

blood pressure
hypertensive patients
mental health
public health
healthcare
heart rate
polycystic ovary syndrome
metabolic syndrome
risk assessment
social media
glycemic control
cervical cancer screening