Concept information
social science subjects
health and social care
health psychology
epidemiology of risk and protective factors
Preferred term
discrimination and health
Definition
- In race-conscious societies, race is a powerful predictor of access to societal rewards and a determinant of variations in health. Where social inequalities exist, discrimination is a key feature of intergroup relationships. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health and Behavior; Discrimination and Health]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/discrimination_and_health
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