Association of Neighborhood Gentrification and Residential Moves with Hypertension and Diabetes Control in Los Angeles County, 2014–2019: A Retrospective Cohort Study (Health & Place)
Summary: This study examines the impact of gentrification exposure on hypertension and diabetes control. Using data from adults in low-socioeconomic status (SES) areas in 2014, the authors analyze the influence of gentrification occurring between 2015 and 2019 on disease control in 2019, while considering factors such as residential moves, race, ethnicity, and age.
Findings: Results show that gentrification is associated with improved hypertension control, particularly for non-Hispanic whites and adults over 65. Gentrification is not associated with diabetes control overall, but control improved in the Hispanic subgroup. Disease control outcomes remain consistent across residential moves for the overall sample but vary by race and ethnicity.
Gentrification may have a positive or neutral effect on cardiometabolic health, depending on the population subgroup. The study recommends collaboration between city leaders and health systems to ensure that neighborhood development aligns with the health needs of all residents and does not worsen health disparities.
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