History of socioeconomic disadvantage and allostatic load in later life

► In a US sample, life course patterns of socioeconomic adversity were examined as predictors of a multi-system allostatic load index. ► Greater cumulative life course socioeconomic adversity is linked to higher allostatic load in later adulthood. ► Findings also suggest a potential protective effect of upward mobility on allostatic load levels in adulthood.