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Carlos J. Crespo, DrPH, MS, Ellen Smit, PhD, RD, Olivia Carter-Pokras, PhD, MPH and Ross Andersen, PhD

Carlos J. Crespo is with the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo. At the time of the study, Ellen Smit was with the School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md. Olivia Carter-Pokras is with the Office of Minority Health, US Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC. Ross Andersen is with the School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore.

Correspondence: Requests for reprints should be sent to Carlos J. Crespo, DrPH, MS, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo, 270 Farber Hall, Buffalo, NY 14214-3000 (e-mail: ccrespo{at}buffalo.edu).

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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