By Jasmine Browley· Updated November 18, 2022
Per the National Library of Medicine, allostatic load is “the wear and tear on the body” which accumulates as an individual is exposed to repeated or chronic stress.
Black women’s loads seem way heavier than they seem to bear, particularly compared to other racial groups. Health disparities and care gaps are much higher for minorities, particularly low-income Black women.
Chronic conditions like heart
