Experiences of Racism Can Lead to Chronic Illness, Hypertension

Experiences of Racism Can Lead to Chronic Illness, Hypertension
A study conducted by the American Heart Association found a link between experiencing racism and developing high blood pressure. The study centered on 1,845 black patients in Mississippi over a 13-year period who experienced moderate discrimination throughout their lifetime. The findings of the study concluded that the study participants were more likely to develop hypertension than black patients who reported low levels of discrimination over that length of time.

Original Report from AHA: https://newsroom.heart.org/news/lifetime-discrimination-may-increase-risk-of-hypertension-among-african-americans