Maldives Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2009
General Info
Coverage type
Country
Time period covered
July, 2009 - October, 2009
Series or system
Data type
Survey:
Facility (non-health) - Individual - Interview - Urban-rural representative
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.
Citation
Contributors
Publisher
Suggested citation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Ministry of Education (Maldives), Ministry of Health and Family (Maldives), World Health Organization (WHO). Maldives Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2009. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization (WHO).