Human Growth and Development / Unit 13 HGD 1841 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Weathering
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The idea
Weathering is Geronimus's hypothesis that cumulative disadvantage ages health early, first proposed for African American women; it has continuing research support.
In practice
People facing chronic inequality reporting more stressors and higher allostatic load.
Where people slip
The hypothesis is attributed to its author and described here as research, not as policy.
Your place on the trail
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Unlocks
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