Major experiences of perceived discrimination across life and biological aging.

Roma Dhingra, Abby R Hillmann, Rebecca G Reed

Department of Biology, Georgetown College of Arts and Sciences, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA. Electronic address: [email protected] of Biology, Georgetown College of Arts and Sciences, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA. Electronic address: [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

Perceived lifetime discrimination may accelerate aspects of biological aging, but it is unknown whether there are life stages during which experiencing discrimination has the greatest biological impacts. In this study, we tested the effects of total forms of perceived lifetime discrimination experienced both across life and in specific lifespan stages on biological aging. Health and Retirement Study participants (N = 2986, M

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Research summary

Perceived lifetime discrimination may accelerate biological aging across different life stages. This paper is relevant as it explores the relationship between social factors and biological aging, which could contribute to understanding the root causes of aging and inform interventions aimed at promoting longevity.

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