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1Theresa Brown , nurse and New York Times best-selling writer, is the author of Healing: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient (Algonquin Books, 2022) and The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve Hours, Four Patients' Lives (Algonquin Books, 2015). She is also a contributor to the New York Times and CNN.com. Contact author: TheresaBrown@hey.com . The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Persistent racism has a hidden health impact. This study reveals the significant, often overlooked, consequences of systemic racism on well-being.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Health Disparities
Background:
- Racism is a known social determinant of health.
- The cumulative effects of systemic racism are not fully understood.
- Understanding these impacts is crucial for health equity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the multifaceted toll of persistent racism.
- To quantify the health consequences associated with experiencing racism.
- To highlight the need for interventions addressing racism in healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of studies on racism and health outcomes.
- Meta-analysis of quantitative data on health disparities.
- Qualitative analysis of lived experiences of racism.
Main Results:
- Consistent evidence links persistent racism to adverse physical and mental health outcomes.
- Specific disparities identified in cardiovascular health, mental health, and life expectancy.
- Experiences of discrimination correlate with increased stress and reduced well-being.
Conclusions:
- Persistent racism exacts a significant and measurable toll on individual and community health.
- Addressing systemic racism is essential for reducing health disparities.
- Further research is needed to develop targeted interventions.
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