Redlining, a practice from the mid-20th century where home loans were denied to African American and minority neighborhoods, has been linked to poor health outcomes and increased mortality rates among racial and ethnic groups. A new study from Texas A&M University shows that individuals who lived in redlined neighborhoods in 1940 had an increased risk of death later in life. The study used a large sample size of 961,719 individuals and found that lower HOLC rankings were associated with a higher likelihood of death. Although redlining has been illegal since 1968, the effects of this discriminatory practice still impact health outcomes today.
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Redlining’s legacy associated with shortened lifespan and health risks
