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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young Teenagers, 1999

Variable Details

VariableQ80CODE
LabelWhat did you need the money for?
Responses
1 alcohol 40
2 cigarettes 128
3 drugs 39
4 clothes/trainers/accessories etc 70
5 sweets/drinks/chocolate/food 194
6 computer games & accessories/games/toys/bike etc 72
7 cds/stereos/videos/Books/magazines 49
8 To go out with friends/activities etc 65
9 To pay off money I owed 27
10 To buy presents for other people 39
11 Other 63
12 To buy general things that I want 142
13 I didn't need the money 148
14 DK/Can't remember/unspecified 111
-9 8024
-8 205
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationSmoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young Teenagers, 1999
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