Acculturation and alcohol consumption in Puerto Rican, Cuban-American, and Mexican-American women in the United States

S. A. Black, K. S. Markides

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Abstract

Data from the Hispanic Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were used to examine the influence of acculturation on alcohol consumption among Puerto Rican, Cuban-American, and Mexican-American women in the United States. Acculturation was found to be positively related to frequency of consumption and probability of being a drinker among all three groups. A positive relationship was also evident for total drinks consumed among Cuban-American women, and volume (drinks per occasion) and total drinks consumed among Mexican-American women.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)890-893
Number of pages4
JournalAmerican Journal of Public Health
Volume83
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1993

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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