Abstract
HBSC surveys in Scotland have produced a wealth of data on the health of the nation’s youth over the last two decades. This report provides up-to-date information on young people’s health and behaviour in Scotland, as well as the social contexts affecting their lives. Where possible, patterns are traced back to the early 1990s. The data presented capture all the key priority areas of mental health, physical activity, eating habits, substance use and sexual behaviour. Less commonly reported issues are also examined; examples include how young people feel about their bodies, their efforts at weight control, their experience of
bullying and fighting, how they get along with friends and family and relationships at school. Uniquely, HBSC places young people’s health in social and economic context and gathers data on family structure and socioeconomic circumstances. The report therefore also shows how social contexts of young people’s lives have changed over recent years. Analyses assessing the role that these factors play in explaining young people’s health and well-being are reported elsewhere.
bullying and fighting, how they get along with friends and family and relationships at school. Uniquely, HBSC places young people’s health in social and economic context and gathers data on family structure and socioeconomic circumstances. The report therefore also shows how social contexts of young people’s lives have changed over recent years. Analyses assessing the role that these factors play in explaining young people’s health and well-being are reported elsewhere.
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | Edinburgh |
Publisher | Child and Adolescent Health Research Unit (CAHRU) |
Commissioning body | Public Health Scotland |
Number of pages | 90 |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2008 |
Publication series
Name | HBSC Scotland National Report |
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Keywords
- RJ101
- child health
- child health services
- HBSC study