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Uruguay Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2012

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General Info
Provider 
World Health Organization (WHO)
Tabulations only
Geography 
Uruguay (URY)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
05/2012 - 08/2012
Series or system 
STEPS Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS)
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Facility (non-health)
  • Individual
  • Interview
  • 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 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 
Alcohol use, Body mass index, Illicit drug use, Mental health symptoms, Oral hygiene, Physical activity, Sexual behavior, Tobacco smoking, Unintentional injuries, Violence, Bullying, Secondhand smoke
GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 5, 2021