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Argentina Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2012

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General Info
Geography 
Argentina (ARG)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
01/2012 - 12/2012
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Facility (non-health)
  • Individual
  • Subnationally representative
Summary 

The purpose of the Global School-Based Student Health Survey was gather data on he behavioral risk factors and protective factors among young people ages 13 to 15 years. The data were collected through self-completed questionnaires delivered in schools. The topics covered included alcohol use, dietary behaviors, drug use, hygiene, mental health, physical activity, protective factors, sexual behaviors, tobacco use, violence, and unintentional injury.