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. 2001 Aug;91(8):1254-7.
doi: 10.2105/ajph.91.8.1254.

Acculturation and leisure-time physical inactivity in Mexican American adults: results from NHANES III, 1988-1994

C J Crespo  1 , E Smit, O Carter-Pokras, R Andersen
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Acculturation and leisure-time physical inactivity in Mexican American adults: results from NHANES III, 1988-1994

C J Crespo et al. Am J Public Health. 2001 Aug.

Abstract

Objectives: This study examined the relationship between acculturation and leisure-time physical inactivity among Mexican American adults.

Methods: Using data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, we estimated the prevalence of physical inactivity according to place of birth and language used at home.

Results: Spanish-speaking Mexican Americans had a higher prevalence of physical inactivity during leisure time than those who spoke mostly English, independent of place of birth.

Conclusions: Acculturation seems to be positively associated with participation in leisure-time physical activity.

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Adjusted prevalence for leisure-time physical inactivity among Mexican American adults 20 years and older by place of birth and preferred language, 1988–1994: Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
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