Barbados STEPS Noncommunicable Disease Risk Factors Survey 2007
General Info
Coverage type
Country
Time period covered
July, 2007 - September, 2007
Series or system
Data type
Survey:
Individual - Interview - Nationally representative
Summary
The Barbados STEPS Noncommunicable Disease Risk Factors Survey 2007 uses a survey methodology developed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The survey includes three steps: questionnaire, physical measurements, and biochemical measurements. The questionnaire covers demographics, health status, and lifestyle risk factors such as tobacco use, diet, and physical activity. Measurements include height, weight, body mass index, waist circumference, and blood pressure. Biochemical measurements were obtained for fasting blood glucose and total cholesterol levels.
Citation
Contributors
Funders
Suggested citation
Ministry of Health (Barbados). Barbados STEPS Noncommunicable Disease Risk Factors Survey 2007.