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Guatemala Health and Nutrition Epidemiological Surveillance System 2016

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
Sistema de Vigilancia Epidemiológica de Salud y Nutrición SIVESNU 2016
Geography 
Guatemala (GTM)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
01/2016 - 12/2016
Series or system 
Guatemala Health and Nutrition Epidemiological Surveillance System
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Household
  • Individual
  • Interview
Summary 

The Guatemala Health and Nutrition Epidemiological Surveillance System surveyed children from 0-59 months of age and women of reproductive age (WRA) from 15-49 years. Data was collected via interview, anthropometric measurement, blood pressure measurement, the collection of biological samples (blood and urine) for analysis of biochemical indicators and the collection of food samples for quantitative determination of fortification levels with micronutrients.