African-American youth's biological toll of racism mitigated by emotional support

According to a recent study, conducted by researchers from the University of Georgis and Emory University, the young African-American who happen to experience often racial discrimination during their adolescence bear a higher risk of harboring heart diseases, strokes, high blood pressure, etc. In such cases, the most efficacious answer is an emotional support. Yes, moral boost by family members and teachers function like a balm over a bruise. At these times, the role of parents is crucial and absence of such support may affect the youth invariably in the form frustration. With respect to the care provided and the care providers to the rural African-American youth, Gene H. Brody, the prime researcher and the study-leader, says, “The information is also important for public health professionals as they design interventions to prevent chronic diseases of aging among African Americans, and for policymakers as they seek to decrease race-based health discrepancies."