acute stressors at the individual, household and neighborhood level. Third, the weakened community and neighborhood infrastructure in segregated areas can also adversely affect interpersonal relationships and trust among neighbors. Fourth, the institutional neglect and disinvestment in poor, segregated communities contributes to increased exposure to environmental toxins, poor quality housing and criminal victimization. Thus, perceived discrimination must be understood and assessed within the larger context of institutional racism which has created differential exposure to a broad range of stressors.
