Jamaica Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2010
General Info
Coverage type
Country
Time period covered
April, 2010 - June, 2010
Series or system
Data type
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Individual - Interview
Summary
The Global School-Based Health Survey was designed to provide accurate data on health behaviors and protective factors among students, including dietary behaviors, hygiene, physical activity, drug and alcohol use, and violence and unintentional injury. It is often used to help countries develop priorities, establish programs and advocate for resources for school health programs, policies and youth health.
Keywords
Absenteeism, Alcohol use, Alcohol use disorders, Amphetamine use disorders, Body mass index, Bullying, Burns, Cannabis use disorders, Cocaine use disorders, Fruits, Health education, Health literacy, Height, Illicit drug use, Injuries, Interpersonal violence, Leisure activities, Mental health symptoms, Needle sharing, Parents, Poisonings, Processed foods, Road traffic injuries, Secondhand smoke, Self-inflicted injuries, Sugar-sweetened beverages, Tobacco and nicotine use, Tobacco smoking, Traditional medicine, Unintentional injuries, Vegetables, Weight
Citation
Publisher
Suggested citation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO). Jamaica Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2010. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization (WHO).