Busselton children's surveys 1973 and, 1977: File b

This research, part of a wide ranging study of the health of Busselton residents, focussed on the health of secondary school students. The aim of the study was to provide an indication of adolescent health in Australia from which likely problems in adult life could be predicted. Of particular interest were aspects of obesity and fitness. Information was collected on height, weight, blood pressure, biochemical test results, fitness and sport participation. Other variables included analgesic use, cigarette smoking, dietary intake, and television watching.

本研究作为巴斯尔顿居民健康大范围调研的组成部分，聚焦于中学生群体的健康状况。本研究旨在表征澳大利亚青少年的健康水平，借此可预测其成年后可能出现的健康问题。其中，肥胖与体能相关维度为重点关注内容。研究收集了身高、体重、血压、生化检验结果、体能水平及运动参与情况等信息，其余采集指标还包括镇痛药使用情况、吸烟行为、膳食摄入与电视观看时长。