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  • Structural racism is a known determinant of alcohol and tobacco use among Black Americans.
  • Understanding how demographic factors influence this relationship is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • This study investigates the moderating roles of age, gender, and income.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess if age, gender, and income moderate the association between structural racism and substance use behaviors.
  • To examine the relationship between specific indicators of structural racism and binge alcohol consumption and smoking status.
  • To inform public health strategies for reducing substance use disparities.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a national probability sample of 1946 Black Americans.
  • Merged state-level structural racism data (segregation, economic, incarceration, educational inequities) with individual-level data.
  • Employed hierarchical linear and logistic regression models to test associations and moderation effects.

Main Results:

  • Incarceration disparities were positively associated with binge drinking and smoking in Black Americans under 65.
  • Education disparities showed an inverse association with smoking in Black Americans under 65 and higher-income individuals.
  • Age, gender, and income were not found to be significant moderators of these associations.

Conclusions:

  • The study concludes that age, gender, and income do not moderate the link between structural racism and substance use behaviors in the studied population.
  • Addressing structural racism broadly may be key to reducing binge drinking and tobacco use among Black Americans.
  • Findings have significant implications for advancing health equity and cancer prevention efforts.