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Bahamas Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2013

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General Info
Provider 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Microdata access: Download
Geography 
Bahamas (BHS)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
08/2013 - 12/2013
Series or system 
STEPS Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS)
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Facility (non-health)
  • Individual
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.

Keywords 
Adolescents, Alcohol use, Body mass index, Bullying, Condoms, Contraceptives, Dental care, Secondhand smoke, Food industry, Fruits, Height, Hygiene, Illicit drug use, Injuries, Interpersonal violence, Mental health symptoms, Oral hygiene, Physical activity, Processed foods, Religion, Road traffic injuries, School enrollment, Sexual behavior, Sexual violence, Sleep, Sugar-sweetened beverages, Suicide, Tobacco smoking, Transportation, Vegetables, Weight, FFQ
GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 5, 2021