Racism-Related Experiences and Adiposity: Findings From the Black Women's Experiences Living With Lupus (BeWELL) Study

• Published in: Women's health issues Vol. 33; no. 2; pp. 153 - 159
• Main Authors: Fields, Nicole D., VanKim, Nicole A., Whitcomb, Brian W., Bertone-Johnson, Elizabeth R., Martínez, Airín D., Chae, David H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.03.2023
• Subjects: Adiposity; Black or African American; Female; Humans; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic; Obesity; Racism

Studies suggest that higher rates of excess adiposity in Black women may in part be driven by experiences of racism. Racial microaggressions, which include unintentional and subtle slights and insults, and responses to racism such as racism-related vigilance, may contribute to adiposity in this popu...