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Portugal Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative 2008

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
COSI Portugal 2008 - Round 1
Geography 
Portugal (PRT)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
05/2008 - 06/2008
Series or system 
WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI)
Portugal Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI)
Data type
Survey
Summary 

The COSI study is semi-longitudinal, with cross-sectional samples of children ages 6-8 years. The 2008 study measured 3765 children on height and weight according to standardized WHO measurement techniques. Data collection was conducted in May and June 2008.

Keywords 
Anthropometry, Assets, Birth weight, Body mass index, Breastfeeding, Diabetes, Education, Fruits, Gestational age, Height, Housing, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertension, Mass media, Obesity, Physical activity, Sleep, Transportation, Vegetables, Weight
GHDx Entry last modified on: Oct 18, 2024