Arline T. Geronimus
Arline T. Geronimus is a public health researcher and professor at the University of Michigan.
She coined the term "weathering" to describe the health effects of systemic oppression on marginalized populations.
Geronimus has spent over 30 years studying health disparities, focusing on how social and environmental factors impact biological processes and health outcomes.
Her work challenges traditional views on health, emphasizing the role of societal structures rather than individual behaviors.
Geronimus's research has been particularly influential in understanding racial health disparities, especially in areas like maternal and infant mortality.
She advocates for structural changes to address these inequities and has contributed significantly to public health discourse and policy discussions.
