Table 1

 Demographic characteristics of 22 974 participants aged 4–23.9 years from seven national health and social surveys

SurveyYearEnglandScotlandWalesAge range (years)Sample size
Health Survey for England19955–233485
Health Survey for England19965–234198
Health Survey for England19975–235520
Health Survey for England19984–233756
Scottish Health Survey199516–23707
Scottish Health Survey19985–233043
National Diet & Nutrition Survey19974–191905
Overall22 974