"Ageism" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Biased behaviors or attitudes, differential treatment, unequal access to social participation or opportunities based on age.
| Descriptor ID |
D063506
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F01.145.813.550.249 F01.145.813.629.500 F01.829.595.249
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| Concept/Terms |
Ageism- Ageism
- Age Discrimination
- Age Discriminations
- Discrimination, Age
- Discriminations, Age
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Ageism" by people in Profiles.
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A scoping review of geriatric emergency medicine research transparency in diversity, equity, and inclusion reporting. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2024 Nov; 72(11):3551-3566.
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Lipid-Lowering Therapy in the Elderly: Are Current Guidelines a Sign of Ageism in Medical Care? J Am Coll Cardiol. 2023 04 11; 81(14):1350-1352.
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Monitoring Self-Perceived Occupational Health Inequities in Central America, 2011 and 2018. Am J Public Health. 2021 07; 111(7):1338-1347.
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Assumptions about Frailty and the Tenacity of Ageism among Care Professionals. J Pastoral Care Counsel. 2018 Sep; 72(3):190-194.
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Professional responsibility to and for patients and the ethics of health policy. Am J Bioeth. 2013; 13(8):16-8.