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Jamaica Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2010

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General Info
Provider 
World Health Organization (WHO)
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Geography 
Jamaica (JAM)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
04/2010 - 06/2010
Series or system 
STEPS Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS)
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Individual
  • Interview
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 
Absenteeism, Alcohol use, Alcohol use disorders, Amphetamine use disorders, Body mass index, Bullying, Burns, Cannabis use disorders, Cocaine use disorders, FFQ, Food security, Fruits, Health education, Health literacy, Height, Illicit drug use, Injuries, Interpersonal violence, Leisure activities, Mental health symptoms, Needle sharing, Parents, Poisonings, Processed foods, Road traffic injuries, Secondhand smoke, Self-inflicted injuries, Sugar-sweetened beverages, Tobacco and nicotine use, Tobacco smoking, Traditional medicine, Unintentional injuries, Vegetables, Weight
GHDx Entry last modified on: Sep 26, 2024