Racism and Health: Evidence and Needed Research

This article provides an overview of the evidence linking the primary domains of racism — structural racism, cultural racism, and individual-level discrimination — to mental and physical health outcomes. For each mechanism, the authors describe key findings and identify priorities for future research. The authors also discuss evidence for interventions to reduce racism and describe research needed to advance knowledge in this area.

Resource Details

• Topics of Practice: Policy Change/ Development
• Outcomes of Interest: Advancing Racial Equity
• Level of Evidence: Emerging
• Tools or Materials Included in Resource: No
• Social Determinants of Health: Social and Community Context
• Outside of US: No