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Global School-based Student Health Survey: Argentina 2007 Summary

The 2007 Argentina Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) was a comprehensive study assessing health behaviors among students in specific grades, using a two-stage cluster sampling design. It targeted students aged 13-15, with a school response rate of 94% and student response rate of 82%, involving 1,980 participants. The survey measured behaviors related to alcohol and drug use, dietary habits, hygiene, mental health, physical activity, protective factors, sexual behaviors, tobacco use, and unintentional injuries or violence.

Key findings indicate high prevalence of substance use: approximately 51.8% of students had alcohol use in the past 30 days, with higher rates among boys (55.4%) compared to girls (49.0%), and 9.0% reported drug use lifetime. For health issues, 24.5% were overweight and 4.4% obese, with significant gender disparities. Hygiene practices, such as tooth brushing and handwashing, were unsatisfactory, with 9.2% brushing teeth less than once daily.

Mental health concerns were evident, with 16.1% considering suicide in the past 12 months, and low physical activity levels noted, while 49.2% engaged in high sedentary behaviors. Sexual behaviors showed early initiation, with 26.0% having intercourse by age 13-15. Tobacco use was widespread, affecting 21.0% of students. Violence and injuries were common, with high incidences of physical attacks and bullying.

Overall, the survey highlights significant health risks among adolescents, including substance abuse, poor dietary habits, mental health issues, and low physical activity, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.