The type of work you do can predict lifelong health. Structural racism determines work conditions, shaping health outcomes and leading to health inequities.
Work is a strong determinant of health across a person’s life. People of color and immigrants disproportionately work in low-wage jobs and experience higher rates of a work-related injury, illness, and death. These low-wage jobs are hazardous, produce toxic stress, and limit access to health-promoting resources. The concentration of these jobs among workers of color results from structural racism, which continues to shape the conditions experienced by workers.
