Iraq Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2012
General Info
Coverage type
Country
Time period covered
April, 2012 - July, 2012
Series or system
Data type
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Individual - Interview
Summary
TheĀ 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, tobacco and drug 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.
Keywords
Burns, Crime, Falls, Fruits and vegetables, Health education, Health literacy, Height, Hygiene, Illicit drug use, Intentional injuries, Interpersonal violence, Leisure activities, Oral hygiene, Physical activity, Poverty, Processed foods, Road traffic injuries, Self-inflicted injuries, Sleep, Tobacco smoking, Unintentional injuries, Water supply, Weight, Body mass index, Secondhand smoke, Bullying, FFQ
Citation
Contributors
Publisher
Publication year
2014
Suggested citation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Ministry of Health (Iraq), World Health Organization (WHO). Iraq Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2012. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization (WHO), 2014.