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Psychological Factors and Health Disparities

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Stress and psychological distress caused by perceived racial discrimination or other social factors may elicit negative emotional responses. These, in turn, can trigger adverse biological responses and negative health behaviors, and eventually lead to adverse health outcomes. The concept of “allostatic load” is used to demonstrate how environmental stresses including psychosocial ones can culminate in health disparities.

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