Older U. S. -born Mexican-Americans have more physical limitations than Mexican American immigrants

Friday, May 3, 2013 - 16:30 in Health & Medicine

New research indicates that Mexican-Americans born in the United States who are aged 55 and over are significantly more likely than Mexican-American immigrants to report that they have substantial limitations in one or more basic physical activities such as walking, climbing stairs, reaching, lifting, or carrying. (30% versus 25%).

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