United Kingdom - Scotland Health Behavior in School-Aged Children Survey 1998
General Info
Original or alternative title
Health Behaviour in School-aged Children: WHO Collaborative Cross-National Survey (HBSC) 1997/1998
Coverage type
Subnational
Time period covered
March, 1998 - May, 1998
Data type
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Facility (non-health) - Individual
Summary
The Health Behavior in School-Aged Children (HBSC) surveys collect health and social information from 11-, 13-, and 15-year old students in over 40 countries across Europe every four years. The self-completed questionnaire collects information on students' health status, health behaviors, physical activity, sexual behavior, and substance use. The use of a standardized questionnaire allows for data analysis at the national level as well as comparison of data across countries.
Citation
Suggested citation
World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (EURO-WHO). Health Behaviour in School-aged Children: WHO Collaborative Cross-National survey/study (HBSC) 1998.