JOURNAL ARTICLE

Racial Capitalism and Black-White Health Inequities in the United States: The Case of the 2008 Financial Crisis.

  • Published In: Journal of Health & Social Behavior, 2025, v. 66, n. 2. P. 147 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: DeAngelis, Reed T. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the persistence of Black-White health inequities in the United States, attributing these disparities to a framework of "racial capitalism," which advantages affluent White Americans. It highlights findings from a study conducted on the Add Health cohort during the 2008 financial crisis, revealing that Black individuals experienced greater economic hardships and health declines compared to their White counterparts. The article discusses the implications of historical racist policies, such as redlining and predatory lending, and suggests that implementing explicitly anti-racist policies could alleviate these inequities and enhance overall population health and economic productivity. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Health & Social Behavior. 2025/06, Vol. 66, Issue 2, p147
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0022-1465
  • DOI:10.1177/00221465251338975
  • Accession Number:185584889
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