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Iraq Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2012

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General Info
Provider 
World Health Organization (WHO)
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Geography 
Iraq (IRQ)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
04/2012 - 07/2012
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, 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
GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 5, 2021