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23/09/2013
Report Finds Drop In Children Smoking And Drinking
According to a new report published by the Department of Health, fewer children are smoking, drinking and using cannabis.
The review, carried out by NUI Galway, found that significantly less school-aged children were smoking, with just 12% in 2010 compared to 21% in 1998.
There was also a fall in relation to alcohol, but it was significantly lower, 28% in 2010 compared to 29% in 1998.
While those that admitted to cannabis use was 10% in 1998, down to *5 in 2010.
(MH/CD)
The review, carried out by NUI Galway, found that significantly less school-aged children were smoking, with just 12% in 2010 compared to 21% in 1998.
There was also a fall in relation to alcohol, but it was significantly lower, 28% in 2010 compared to 29% in 1998.
While those that admitted to cannabis use was 10% in 1998, down to *5 in 2010.
(MH/CD)
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