Main Findings Of Survey

33 per cent of 15-17 year olds are regular smokers

33 per cent of 15-17 year olds are regular smokers

49 per cent of children have smoked at least one cigarette

31 per cent of adults are regular or occasional smokers

27 per cent of men and 21 per cent of women take more than the recommended weekly units of sensible alcohol consumption

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29 per cent of children report having had a drink in the last month

26 per cent of men over 55 have at least one alcoholic drink every day

64 per cent of respondents reported consuming the recommended quantities of fruit and vegetables per day

Across the social classes, 35 per cent of 15-17 year old girls believe they need to lose weight

8 per cent of children reported being on a weight-reducing diet and 23 per cent reported they needed to lose weight

One-third of those over 55 years take no exercise in a regular week