Prevalence of risk factors (daily smokers and risky alcohol consumption) by age, 2001
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Age group (years) |
| Risk factor |
Sex |
14-19 |
20-29 |
30-39 |
40-49 |
50-59 |
60+ |
14+ (ASR)(a) |
| Daily smokers |
Males |
14.1 |
28.5 |
27.3 |
23.6 |
20.3 |
10.2 |
20.9 |
|
Females |
16.2 |
23.7 |
24.3 |
20.8 |
16.1 |
7.8 |
18.1 |
|
Persons |
15.1 |
26.1 |
25.7 |
22.2 |
18.2 |
8.9 |
19.5 |
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| Risky alcohol consumption(b) |
Males |
8.8 |
14.5 |
8.9 |
9.6 |
11.6 |
8.0 |
10.2 |
|
Females |
14.6 |
14.9 |
8.7 |
9.7 |
7.4 |
4.4 |
9.5 |
|
Persons |
11.7 |
14.7 |
8.8 |
9.7 |
9.5 |
6.0 |
9.8 |
- Age-standardised rate (ASR) standardised to the 2001 Australian population.
- Risky alcohol consumption is 29 or more (for males) and 15 or more (for females) standard drinks.
Note: Based on self-reported data.
Source: AIHW analysis of the 2001 National Drug Strategy Household Survey.