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Smoking among Mexican Americans: a three-generation study.

K S Markides, J Coreil, L A Ray

    American Journal of Public Health
    |June 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Mexican American smoking rates show higher male prevalence than other White men, with more light smokers overall. Parental smoking influences younger Mexican Americans, especially women, but acculturation does not consistently predict smoking.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociology
    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Smoking rates and patterns vary significantly across different demographic and ethnic groups.
    • Understanding these variations is crucial for targeted public health interventions.
    • Previous research has established baseline smoking rates for various populations, but specific ethnic groups require further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate smoking behaviors within a multi-generational Mexican American population in San Antonio, Texas.
    • To compare smoking rates and patterns of Mexican Americans to other White populations.
    • To explore the influence of acculturation and parental smoking habits on smoking behavior in this demographic.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized data from a three-generation study focusing on Mexican Americans.
    • Compared observed smoking rates against previously published data for other White men and women.
    • Analyzed the association between acculturation levels and smoking likelihood.
    • Examined the relationship between parental smoking behavior and offspring smoking patterns.

    Main Results:

    • Mexican American men exhibited higher smoking rates compared to other White men.
    • Mexican American women showed slightly lower smoking rates than other White women.
    • A considerably higher percentage of light smokers was observed among Mexican Americans.
    • Acculturation was not found to be a consistent predictor of smoking.
    • Parental smoking behavior was associated with the smoking habits of younger Mexican Americans, particularly women.

    Conclusions:

    • Smoking behaviors among Mexican Americans present unique characteristics, including a higher proportion of light smokers.
    • Intergenerational transmission of smoking behavior is evident, especially in younger Mexican American women.
    • Public health strategies should consider these specific ethnic and familial influences rather than relying solely on acculturation as a predictor.

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