Microaggressions have measurable effects on health. Clinical and epidemiologic studies show links between racial and gendered racial microaggressions and outcomes related to maternal health, cardiovascular disease, sleep, mental health, stress biology, and care experience.
This evidence brief summarizes peer-reviewed findings to help readers understand how everyday discrimination appears in health research focused on Black women.
Inside this resource:
- High-quality citations for further reading
- Key clinical and epidemiologic findings across maternal health, cardiovascular disease, sleep, and mental health
- Research on stress pathways, telomere length, and biological aging
- Evidence on medication adherence, pain undertreatment, and care experience
Use this brief as a reference for research, clinical insight, or equity-focused discussions.
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