Table 1 Weighted sample characteristics of increasing and higher risk drinkers in England, stratified by year
Total | 2020 | 2021 | Missinga | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Weighted n | 1845 | 809 | 1036 | - |
Age, mean (SD) | 45.74 (17.16) | 44.27 (17.92) | 46.89 (16.45) | 14 |
Sex, % Female (n) | 37% (689) | 36% (288) | 39% (401) | 2b |
Ethnicity, % White (n) | 93% (1716) | 95% (764) | 92% (952) | 6 |
Social grade, % ABC1 (n) | 63% (1153) | 69% (557) | 59% (595) | 23 |
AUDIT score, mean (SD) | 8.43 (3.84) | 8.22 (3.77) | 8.59 (3.89) | 30 |
Last year reduction attempts, mean (SD) | .92 (4.20) | .56 (2.60) | 1.21 (5.11) | 86 |
Currently trying to cut down | 26% (475) | 22% (180) | 28% (295) | 0 |
One or more attempt to cut down in past 12 months | 33% (612) | 27% (220) | 37% (391) | 0 |