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Comparison of physical activity as an obesity-related behavior between immigrants and native-born US adults

Health and Fitness

Comparison of physical activity as an obesity-related behavior between immigrants and native-born US adults

J. T. Alese and O. B. Alese

This study conducted by Joyce T. Alese and Olatunji B. Alese explores how US immigrants engage in healthier physical activities compared to native-born adults. Discover the intriguing findings that suggest immigrants are less sedentary and more active!

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Abstract
This study compared physical activity levels and obesity between US immigrants and native-born adults using data from the Health Information National Trends Survey. Immigrants were less likely to spend excessive time on sedentary leisure activities and more likely to engage in moderate-intensity physical activity compared to native-born adults. The study suggests that US immigrants exhibit healthier lifestyles regarding physical activity, highlighting the need for strategies to maintain these behaviors and encourage increased physical activity among native-born adults.
Publisher
Palgrave Communications
Published On
Apr 22, 2020
Authors
Joyce T. Alese, Olatunji B. Alese
Tags
physical activity
obesity
US immigrants
native-born adults
lifestyle

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