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

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 Examinatio n Survey, we estimated the prevalence of physical inactivity according to p lace of birth and language used at home. Results. Spanish-speaking Mexican Americans had a higher prevalence of phys ical inactivity during leisure time than those who spoke mostly English, in dependent of place of birth. Conclusions, Acculturation seems to be positively associated with participa tion in leisure-time physical activity.