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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles, 2010-2012

Variable Details

Variabledrinkoft
LabelAverage frequency of alcohol consumption in last 12 months
Question text How often have you had an alcoholic drink of any kind during the last 12 months?
Responses
-1 Not applicable 2822
1 5+ days a week 1035
2 3/4 days a week 1809
3 Once/twice a week 4796
4 Once/twice a month 3260
5 Once/twice in the last 12 months 1379
6 Not at all in the last 12 months 58
9 Not answered 3
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationNational Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles, 2010-2012
Interviewer InstructionsCARD F
UniverseAdults aged 16-74 in England, Scotland and Wales, 2010-2012.;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study; The first survey was conducted in 1990-1991 and the second in 2000; the third wave was conducted between 2010 and 2012, and consisted of the main survey and an online follow-up.
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