Socioeconomic status, urbanicity and risk behaviors in Mexican youth: an analysis of three cross-sectional surveys.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The relationship between urbanicity and adolescent health is a critical issue for which little empirical evidence has been reported. Although an association has been suggested, a dichotomous rural versus urban comparison may not succeed in identifying differences between adolescent contexts. This study aims to assess the influence of locality size on risk behaviors in a national sample of young Mexicans living in low-income households, while considering the moderating effect of socioeconomic status (SES).

Methods

This is a secondary analysis of three national surveys of low-income households in Mexico in different settings: rural, semi-urban and urban areas. We analyzed risk behaviors in 15-21-year-olds and their potential relation to urbanicity. The risk behavior

SUBMITTER: Gutierrez JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3260336 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature