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Seychelles STEPS Noncommunicable Disease Risk Factors Survey 2013-2014 - WHO

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
Seychelles Heart Study IV
Geography 
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
10/2013 - 02/2014
Series or system 
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Exam
  • Health facility
  • Individual
  • Interview
  • Nationally representative
Summary 

The STEPS Noncommunicable Disease Risk Factors Survey uses a survey methodology developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to help countries establish noncommunicable disease surveillance systems. Some surveys are conducted at the country level and others at the subnational level. The methodology prescribes three steps—questionnaire, physical measurements, and biochemical measurements. Core topics covered by most surveys are demographics, health status, and health behaviors. These provide data on socioeconomic risk factors and metabolic, nutritional, and lifestyle risk factors. Details may differ from country to country and from year to year.

In Seychelles, a multi-stage stratified cluster sampling design was used for the sampling methodology. In total, 1,240 individuals ages 25-64 years in participated in the survey.