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Global School-based Student Health Survey: Argentina (La Pampa) - 2012 Fact Sheet Summary

The 2012 Argentina (La Pampa) Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) assessed adolescent health behaviors among students in specific grades.

Survey Design and Response:

• A two-stage cluster sampling design was used.
• 100% of target schools participated.
• 80% of eligible students responded (overall response rate).
• Data presented reflect students aged 13-15 years only.
• 1479 students participated.

Key Findings by Category:

1. Alcohol Use: A majority (51.3%) of students aged 13-15 reported drinking alcohol on at least one day in the past 30 days. Similar percentages reported having their first drink before age 14 and having been really drunk. (Data presented by gender: Boys 51.3%; Girls 51.5%).

2. Dietary Behaviours:

• Around 2.0-2.6% were underweight.
• Overweight prevalence was high (25.8%), with girls significantly more affected than boys.
• Obesity (5.3%) rates were lower than overweight but still notable.
• Carbonated soft drinks were consumed frequently (63.2%).

3. Drug Use: While life-time marijuana use was low (around 11%), data on first drug use before age 14 were reported. ("Drug use" category data by gender presented). Data on first drug use before age 14 were reported (Boys age range noted), girls' data not available*.

4. Hygiene: Many students reported poor tooth-brushing frequency (<10.8-13.0%) and inadequate hand-washing after using the toilet (<4.7-4.7% and <4.1-4.7% respectively). (Data by gender: Boys 4.7%; Girls 4.1%).

5. Mental Health: Notable percentages reported lifetime serious suicide ideation (12.7%) and attempts (14.9%). A significant minority reported having no close friends (5.2-6.6%). (Data by gender: Boys 12.0%; Girls 16.8%).

6. Physical Activity: Self-reported physical activity levels were low. (<32.9-40.1% met minimum 60min/day on 5+ days>) PE class attendance was low (<23.6-25.6%). Excessive sitting was common (>50.3-54.5%). (Data by gender: Boys 50.3%; Girls 45.4%).

7. Protective Factors: Lower than half missed classes without permission (<28.3-29.4%). While over half felt parents understood their problems (52.3-53.0%), fewer were sure parents knew their free-time activities (60.2-65.8%). (Data by gender presented). (Data by gender: Girls 53.0%).

8. Sexual Behaviours: Nearly one-third (36.7%) had ever had sexual intercourse, with significantly more boys than girls. Higher percentages of boys initiated intercourse before age 14 and reported condom use. ("Sexual behaviours" category data by gender presented).

9. Tobacco Use: Past 30-day tobacco smoking was reported by 20.1%. Among ever smokers, >80% tried cigarettes before age 14. Exposure to others smoking was high (72.5%). (Data by gender: Boys 17.1%; Girls 22.4%).

10. Violence and Unintentional Injury: A significant minority reported physical fights (32.9-42.3%) and reported being seriously injured (32.7-42.6%). Bullying victimization was also common (22.8-24.5%). (Data by gender: Boys 42.3%; Girls 24.8%).

*Note: Some data points were not available for specific analyses or populations.