Effects of acculturation on lifestyle and health status among older vietnam-born Australians

Duong Thuy Tran*, Louisa Jorm, Maree Johnson, Hilary Bambrick, Sanja Lujic

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Abstract

Vietnamese immigrants represent a substantial culturally and linguistically diverse population of Australia, but little is known about the health-related effects of acculturation in this population. This study investigated the relationship between measures of acculturation and lifestyle behaviors and health status among 797 older Vietnam-born Australians who participated in the 45 and Up Study (www.45andup.org.au). The findings suggested that higher degrees of acculturation were associated with increased consumption of red meat, white meat, and seafood; higher levels of physical activities; and lower prevalence of overweight and obesity, type 2 diabetes, and smoking (in men). Targeted health messages could emphasize eating more vegetables, avoiding smoking and alcohol drinking, and increasing levels of physical activity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)NP2259-NP2274
JournalAsia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
Volume27
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Mar 2015
Externally publishedYes

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