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Tonga Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2016

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General Info
Provider 
World Health Organization (WHO)
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Geography 
Tonga (TON)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
01/2016 - 12/2016
Series or system 
STEPS Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS)
Data type
Survey:
  • Facility (non-health)
  • Individual
Summary 

The Global School-Based Health Survey (GSHS) 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, Bullying, Burns, Cannabis use disorders, Dietary sodium, Education, Secondhand smoke, Falls, Fruits, Health literacy, Hearing loss, Height, Hygiene, Illicit drug use, Interpersonal violence, Leisure activities, Mass media, Mental health symptoms, Oral hygiene, Physical activity, Poisonings, Processed foods, Road traffic injuries, Sleep, Sleep disorders, Sugar-sweetened beverages, Suicide, Tobacco smoking, Unintentional firearm injuries, Unintentional injuries, Vegetables, Violence, Vision loss, Weight, Weight change
GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 5, 2021