Sedentary behaviors among Mexicans in the United States and Mexico: A binational study - Abstract
Introduction: This study examined differences in sedentary behaviors among Mexicans living in Mexico, Mexican immigrants in the United States (U.S.) and U.S. born Mexican-Americans.Methods: The National Health Surveys (NHANES) and (ENSANUT) were analyzed. Screen time and sitting time were measured. Information about birthplace, country of residence and language usually spoken at home was analyzed. Multiple linear regression assessed differences in sedentary behaviors among these populations.Results: Mexican-born individuals living in Mexico and U.S. born Mexican-Americans living in the U.S reported higher screen time (127.7 and 213.7 minutes/day, respectively) compared to Mexican immigrants living in the U.S. (132.9, minutes/day). In addition, Mexicans-born and living in Mexico and U.S. Born Mexican-Americans spent more minutes/day sitting compared to Mexican immigrants living in the U.S. Conclusions: U.S. born Mexican-Americans spent more time in sedentary behaviors compared to their counterparts in Mexico and the U.S. Future studies should investigate differences in sedentary behaviors and its predators.