Multiple forms of discrimination and inflammation in Black Americans: Are there differences by sex?

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Discrimination is a risk factor and potential pathway through which social determinants such as race and sex contribute to chronic inflammation in Black Americans in middle and later adulthood. Questions remain regarding which forms of discrimination are most salient for inflammatory dysregulation, and whether there are sex-based differences in these pathways.

Objective

This exploratory study investigates sex differences in the relationships between four forms of discrimination and inflammatory dysregulation among middle aged and older Black Americans.

Methods

Using cross-sectionally linked data from participants in the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS II) Survey (2004-2006) and Biomarker Project (2004-2009) (N = 225, ages 37-84, 67% female), this study c

SUBMITTER: Byrd DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10072201 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature