Structural inequalities and health in special populations: Older adults

Brittany L. Smalls; Rachel R. Adler; Natalie Pope; Courtney L. Ortz

doi:10.1016/B978-0-443-23750-8.00011-4

Structural inequalities and health in special populations: Older adults

Brittany L. Smalls, Rachel R. Adler, Natalie Pope, Courtney L. Ortz

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Abstract

This chapter focuses on systemic inequities in chronic disease among older adults living in the U.S. The NIA Health Disparities Framework is used to structure our discussion on social determinants of health among older populations. Specifically, the prevalence and management of chronic disease in older adults is examined at the environmental (i.e., geographic and political, health care, and socioeconomic factors) level and sociocultural levels (i.e., cultural, social, and psychological factors). The chapter ends with an overview of recommendations in the areas of research, clinical practice, and policy.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Structural Inequalities and Health Outcomes for Chronic Disease
Pages	389-408
Number of pages	20
ISBN (Electronic)	9780443237508
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-23750-8.00011-4
State	Published - Jan 1 2025

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Keywords

African American
Cognitive decline
Cultural factors
Healthcare
HIV
LGBTQ
Older adults
Pain management
Socioeconomic status

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

UN SDGs

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Structural inequalities and health in special populations: Older adults

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