The Role of Perceived Discrimination in Obesity Among African Americans

Štěpáníková, Irena; Baker, Elizabeth; Simoni, Zachary; Zhu, Aowen; Rutland, Sarah B.; Sims, Mario; Wilkinson, Larrell L.

doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2016.07.034

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“…Experiencing or perceiving racial or ethnic discrimination is associated with negative health consequences, including mortality, mental illness, cancer, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and risky health behaviors. [1][2][3][4][5][6] Reasons for these associations are multifaceted and involve cognitive, emotional, and biological processes. 7 Consequently, it is unsurprising that discrimination among minority groups is one of the reasons for the enduring patterns of racial and ethnic health disparities in the United States (US).…”

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Racial Discrimination in Health Care and Utilization of Health Care: a Cross-sectional Study of California Adults

Alcalá

Cook

2018

J GEN INTERN MED

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Racial Discrimination in Health Care and Utilization of Health Care: a Cross-sectional Study of California Adults

Alcalá

Cook

2018

J GEN INTERN MED

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“…One potential explanation is the diminishing returns theory of SES among black Americans . Unlike white women and men, socioeconomic attainment can actually increase exposure to discrimination among black men and women as they enter predominately white workplaces, and these experiences generally have a positive association with obesity . Taken together, these studies suggest that racial discrimination among high‐SES black men may negate any obesity‐related advantages that wealth might otherwise provide.…”

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Wealth and Obesity Among US Adults Entering Midlife

Wolfe

Baker

Scarinci

2019

Obesity

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Objective This study examines the relationship between wealth and obesity among adults entering midlife and whether this relationship varies by sex, race, and measure of wealth. Methods The data were obtained from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979 (NLSY‐79). Population‐averaged models were used to examine the associations between multiple measures of wealth and obesity among 6,979 respondents while controlling for education, occupation, income, and relevant sociodemographic variables. Results The analysis found a robust association between wealth and midlife obesity as well as heterogeneity in the wealth‐obesity association across sex, race, and measure of wealth. With the exception of black men, net worth generally had a significant and inverse relationship with obesity. The net worth–obesity association was largest among women and was driven primarily by home value, in addition to savings and debt for black women. Although home value was significant for white men, the components of wealth were generally unrelated to obesity among men. Conclusions The association between wealth and obesity was generally robust but also complex, depending on sex, race, and measure of wealth. Research that does not consider multiple components of wealth may overlook the importance of economic resources in shaping obesity rates in the US population.

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“…One potential explanation is the diminishing returns theory of SES among Black Americans (39,40). Unlike White women and men, socioeconomic attainment can actually increase exposure to discrimination among Black men and women as they enter predominately White workplaces, and these experiences generally have a positive association with obesity (41,42). Taken together, these studies suggest that racial discrimination among high-SES Black men may negate any obesity-related advantages that wealth might otherwise provide.…”

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Wealth and Obesity Among U.S. Adults Entering Midlife

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Baker²,

Scarinci³

2019

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Objective: This study examines the relationship between wealth and obesity among adults entering midlife and whether this relationship varies by gender, race, and measure of wealth. Methods:The data were obtained from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979 (NLSY-79). Population-averaged models were used to examine the associations between multiple measures of wealth and obesity among 6,979 respondents while controlling for education, occupation, income, and relevant sociodemographic variables.Results: The analysis found a robust association between wealth and midlife obesity as well as heterogeneity in the wealth-obesity association across gender, race, and measure of wealth. With the exception of Black men, net worth generally had a significant and inverse relationship with obesity. The net worth-obesity association was largest among women and was driven primarily by home value-in addition to savings and debt for Black women. Although home value was significant for White men, the components of wealth were generally unrelated to obesity among men. Conclusions:The association between wealth can obesity was generally robust but also complex, depending on gender, race, and measure of wealth. Research that does not consider multiple components of wealth may overlook the importance of economic resources in shaping obesity rates in the U.S. population.

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The Role of Perceived Discrimination in Obesity Among African Americans

Abstract: PD and perceived stress are potential risk factors for higher weight status. They should be considered as a part of a comprehensive approach to reduce obesity among African Americans.

Cited by 45 publications

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Racial Discrimination in Health Care and Utilization of Health Care: a Cross-sectional Study of California Adults

Racial Discrimination in Health Care and Utilization of Health Care: a Cross-sectional Study of California Adults

Wealth and Obesity Among US Adults Entering Midlife

Wealth and Obesity Among U.S. Adults Entering Midlife

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