NIH MeSH · D063506Psychiatry and Psychology
Ageism
Also known asAge Discrimination · Age Discriminations · Discrimination, Age · Discriminations, Age
Definition
Biased behaviors or attitudes, differential treatment, unequal access to social participation or opportunities based on age.
MeSH classification
- F01.145.813.550.249
- F01.145.813.629.500
- F01.829.595.249
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Common questions about Ageism
What does Ageism mean in medicine?
Biased behaviors or attitudes, differential treatment, unequal access to social participation or opportunities based on age. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Ageism known by any other names?
Yes. Ageism is also referred to as Age Discrimination, Age Discriminations, Discrimination, Age, Discriminations, Age in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Ageism sit in the medical classification?
Ageism falls under the broader medical category "Psychiatry and Psychology" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: F01.145.813.550.249, F01.145.813.629.500, F01.829.595.249). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D063506) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗