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Christopher P Carr1, Allan D Tate1, Amanda Trofholz2
1Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA.
Introduction:
Past research shows that structural racism contributes to disparities in cardiometabolic health among racially/ethnically minoritized populations.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study examined the correlation between census tract-level racialized economic segregation and child health metrics among a racially and ethnically diverse cohort of 350 children (ages 6.5-13.8) from Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN.
Results:
A consistent cardiometabolic and cortisol outcome gradient was observed across the index of concentration at the extremes tertiles, such that health risk factors increased as tract privilege decreased.
Conclusion:
Racialized economic segregation was associated with less favorable child health outcomes, underscoring the potential importance of place-based interventions for promoting children's health.
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