| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3997361 | Revista Colombiana de Cancerología | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Surveillance and risk factor monitoring are essential components of chronic diseases control. We present the experience of the Colombian National Cancer Institute with the application of two school-based surveys: The Global Youth Tobacco Survey -GYTS- and The Global School Health Survey -GSHS-. The surveys were conducted in five cities: Bogotá, Bucaramanga, Cali, Manizales and Valledupar. We describe operative topics aimed at evaluating the viability of surveys to be established as the basis of a regular chronic disease surveillance system. A self-administered questionnaire in schools is a feasible method for surveillance systems given their low costs, simple application, and reproducibility.
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Authors
Johanna Otero, Constanza Pardo, Marion Piñeros,