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Advancing Aging Research Through a Health Disparities Perspective
Juliana Teruel Camargo1, Jessica T Smith2, Erik J Rodriquez1
1Division of Intramural Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
Addressing health disparities in aging research is crucial as the U.S. older adult population grows and diversifies. Equitable research participation and workforce diversity are key to improving health outcomes for all.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Public Health
- Health Disparities Research
- Sociology of Aging
Background:
- The U.S. population is aging and becoming more diverse, yet data on aging processes in underserved groups are limited.
- Health disparities persist in aging research and the workforce, impacting health outcomes for diverse older adults.
- Existing health disparities frameworks can guide equitable aging research and interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss current aging health disparities.
- To highlight health disparities frameworks for conducting equitable aging research.
- To explore methods for increasing underrepresented populations in aging research and the workforce.
Main Methods:
- This perspective synthesizes existing literature and frameworks.
- It reviews strategies for enhancing diversity in aging research participation.
- It examines efforts to diversify the research and healthcare workforces.
Main Results:
- Significant disparities in representation within aging research and the workforce remain.
- Health disparities frameworks provide tools to address multilevel influences on aging.
- Targeted methods are needed to increase participation of underrepresented older adults.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing diversity in aging research and the workforce is essential for improving health equity.
- Utilizing health disparities frameworks can lead to more inclusive and impactful aging research.
- Continued efforts are required to close representation gaps and ensure research benefits all older adults.
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