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Portugal Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative 2008

General Info

Original or alternative title 
COSI Portugal 2008 - Round 1
Geography 
Portugal (PRT)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
May, 2008 - June, 2008
Data type
Survey
Summary 

The COSI study is semi-longitudinal, with cross-sectional samples of children ages 6-8 years. The 2008 study measured 3765 children on height and weight according to standardized WHO measurement techniques. Data collection was conducted in May and June 2008.

Keywords 
Anthropometry, Assets, Birth weight, Body mass index, Breastfeeding, Diabetes, Education, Fruits, Gestational age, Height, Housing, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertension, Mass media, Obesity, Physical activity, Sleep, Transportation, Vegetables, Weight

Citation

Contributors 
World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe)
Government of Portugal
Suggested citation 
Government of Portugal, World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe). Portugal Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative 2008.
Source URL:https://ghdx.healthdata.org/record/portugal-childhood-obesity-surveillance-initiative-2008