Racism may accelerate aging in African-American men
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 - 14:00
in Psychology & Sociology
A new study reveals that racism may impact aging at the cellular level. A research team found signs of accelerated aging in a group of African-American men who reported experiencing high levels of racial discrimination and who had internalized anti-black attitudes. Findings from the study are the first to link racism-related factors and shortened telomere length.