Trends in Nutrient Intakes and Chronic Health Conditions Among Mexican-American Adults, a 25-Year Profile: United States, 1982-2006. National Health Statistics Reports Number 50, March 28, 2012

摘要

The Hispanic population is one of the most rapidly growing ethnic groups in the United States. More than one-half of the growth in the total U.S. population between 2000 and 2010 is attributable to the increase in the Hispanic population. According to the U.S. Census, as of July 1, 2009, Hispanic persons of all races are estimated to represent approximately 16% of the U.S. population, about 48.4 million individuals. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that by the year 2050 there will be 132.8 million Hispanic individuals comprising 30% of the U.S. population. Persons of Mexican origin comprise the largest portion of this Hispanic population. Of the U.S. Hispanic population in 2008, 66% was of Mexican origin. The health status of this growing ethnic group is of increasing interest to both policy makers and researchers. The prevalence of and trends in dietary habits and chronic health conditions of the overall U.S. population have been well documented. This report will provide prevalence estimates of selected dietary and health characteristics for Mexican-American adults over a 25-year span using data collected from NHANES, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions National Center for Health Statistics.