Nearly half of the mortality gap between Black and White adults can be traced to the cumulative toll of a lifetime of stress and heightened inflammation, a new study published Monday shows.
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New evidence shows how discrimination shortens lives in Black communities - The Washington Post
Researchers linked higher inflammation levels to decades of stress, including discrimination and economic hardship.
By:Akilah Johnson
Source:The Washington Post
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