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Economic hardship and biological weathering: The epigenetics of aging in a U.S. sample of black women

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  • Simons, Ronald L.
  • Lei, Man Kit
  • Beach, Steven R.H.
  • Philibert, Robert A.
  • Cutrona, Carolyn E.
  • Gibbons, Frederick X.
  • Barr, Ashley

Abstract

Past research has linked low socio-economic status (SES) to inflammation, metabolic dysregulation, and various chronic and age-related diseases such as type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, and dementia. These studies suggest that the challenges and adversities associated with low SES may result in premature aging and increased risk of morbidity and mortality.

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  • Simons, Ronald L. & Lei, Man Kit & Beach, Steven R.H. & Philibert, Robert A. & Cutrona, Carolyn E. & Gibbons, Frederick X. & Barr, Ashley, 2016. "Economic hardship and biological weathering: The epigenetics of aging in a U.S. sample of black women," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 150(C), pages 192-200.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:150:y:2016:i:c:p:192-200
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.12.001
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