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Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS) data release and publication policies and procedures

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This page presents data release and publication policies and procedures for the Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS).

GSHS data release and publication policies and procedures are based on the following guiding principles:

  • GSHS data are owned by the official country-level agency (ex. Ministry of Health) conducting or sponsoring the survey.
  • Public health and scientific advancement are best served by an open and timely exchange of data and data analyses.
  • The privacy of participating schools and students must be protected.
  • Data quality must be maintained.