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India Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2007

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
India (CBSE) Global School-Based Student Health Survey
Provider 
World Health Organization (WHO)
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Geography 
India (IND)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
05/2007 - 12/2007
Series or system 
STEPS Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS)
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Facility (non-health)
  • Individual
  • Nationally representative
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 sexual behaviors. It is often used to help countries develop priorities, establish programs and advocate for resources for school health programs, policies and youth health.

In India, 8,130 students in grades 8, 9, and 10 enrolled in schools from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) participated in the survey. School response rate was 99%, with 85% student response rate and 83% overall response rate.

Keywords 
Alcohol use, Diet, Fruits and vegetables, HIV and AIDS, Health education, Health literacy, Height, Hygiene, Illicit drug use, Interpersonal violence, Oral hygiene, Physical activity, Poverty, Road traffic injuries, Sanitation, Sleep, Tobacco smoking, Transportation, Unintentional injuries, Weight, Secondhand smoke, Body mass index, Bullying, FFQ
GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 5, 2021