In the news: “How racism skewed estimates of heart disease in women”

“Weathering” due to racist experiences can lead women of color to experience some medical conditions earlier than their white counterparts, often leading to these vulnerable women being left out of crucial studies. “I wasn’t expecting to see how much the selection [of study participants] changed these estimates. We’re overestimating the timing of onset of these diseases for everyone in SWAN, regardless of race. It basically amounts to only telling part of the story.”
» Read the full story with comments from Center affiliate Alexis N. Reeves, MPH at Science Magazine
» Read the original study with lead author Alexis N. Reeves, MPH at JAMA network open