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Argentinia (Neuquen) 2012 Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) Summary

The 2012 GSHS in Argentina (Neuquen) was a school-based survey assessing various health behaviors among students aged 13-15 years. It used a two-stage cluster sampling design, with a total of 823 students participating and a 62% overall response rate. The survey measured key areas including alcohol use, dietary behaviors, drug use, hygiene, mental health, physical activity, protective factors, sexual behaviors, tobacco use, and violence/unintentional injury.

Key findings by category:

• Alcohol Use: About 56.5% of students consumed alcohol on one or more days in the past 30 days. Among those who ever drank, 74.8% had their first drink before age 14. Life-time drunkenness was reported by 35.6%.

• Dietary Behaviors: Overweight rates were high, with 29.9% of students classified as such. Obesity affected 7.0%, and 58.5% regularly consumed carbonated soft drinks daily.

• Drug Use: Among drug users, about 56.8% first used drugs before age 14. Lifetime marijuana use was reported by 25.8% of boys, lower among girls.

• Hygiene: Only about 10% of students brushed teeth daily, and handwashing after toilet use was rare for 11.2%.

• Mental Health: Suicidal ideation affected 23.0% of students, with 22.2% attempting suicide. About 7.0% reported no close friends.

• Physical Activity: Less than half (31.8%) met daily physical activity guidelines, while 50.6% spent most of the day in sedentary activities.

• Protective Factors: Absenteeism without permission was common in 37.6%, but most students felt parents understood them (50.8%).

• Sexual Behaviors: About 38.3% reported ever having sex, with early initiation and inconsistent condom use being concerns.

• Tobacco Use: 24.9% smoked cigarettes in the past 30 days, and 77.6% of ever-smokers tried cigarettes before age 14.

• Violence and Unintentional Injury: Boys had higher rates of physical fights (27.6%) and injuries (38.3%), while bullying was common in 22.9%.

This survey identified significant health risks among youth, with boys and girls showing differences in behaviors like alcohol and tobacco use. Results highlight areas for public health interventions to improve student well-being. For full details, contact the provided email.