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Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of the sample and weights applied (N = 2100)

From: Awareness of alcohol as a risk factor for cancer is associated with public support for alcohol policies

 

Unweighted

Weights Applieda

N

%

N

%

Age

 18–19

63

3.0

62

3.0

 20–29

339

16.1

325

15.5

 30–39

351

16.7

332

15.8

 40–49

394

18.8

385

18.3

 50–59

334

15.9

330

15.7

 60+

619

29.5

667

31.8

Gender

 Male

1021

48.6

1030

49.0

 Female

1079

51.4

1070

51.0

IMD Quintile

 Least deprived

362

17.2

349

16.6

 Low deprivation

356

17.0

350

16.7

 Average

430

20.5

426

20.3

 High Deprivation

469

22.3

474

22.6

 Most Deprived

461

22.0

479

22.8

Qualification

 None

178

8.5

315

15.0

 Below degree

1238

59.0

1155

55.0

 Above degree

684

32.6

630

30.0

  1. aSample weights were created with reference to the England and Wales 2011 census data to increase distribution fit between the sample and the population regarding level of qualification