Race, Obesity, and Mental Health Among Older Adults in the United States: A Literature Review

Author:

Lincoln Karen D1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Los Angeles

Abstract

Abstract Rising rates of obesity among older adults in the United States are a serious public health concern. While the physical health consequences of obesity are well documented, the mental health consequences are less understood. This is especially the case among older adults in general and among racial and ethnic minority older adults in particular. Available studies document a link between obesity and a variety of mental health disorders. However, findings from this body of evidence are inconsistent, especially when race and ethnicity are considered. This article examines research on obesity and mental health among older adults and identifies risk factors, causal mechanisms, and methodological approaches that help clarify the equivocal nature of the literature. Promising research and future directions include studies that consider a wide array of contextual factors and population heterogeneity.

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Subject

Life-span and Life-course Studies,Health Professions (miscellaneous),Health (social science)

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