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One in five young teenagers say that their friends are carrying knives and weapons, says a major annual survey of schoolchildren's health and wellbeing. | One in five young teenagers say that their friends are carrying knives and weapons, says a major annual survey of schoolchildren's health and wellbeing. |
These weapons are carried by worried boys for "protection", say youngsters - and researchers link this to increased affluence among teenagers. | |
This portrait of teenage life, based on a survey of 70,000 youngsters, shows considerable fears of bullying. | This portrait of teenage life, based on a survey of 70,000 youngsters, shows considerable fears of bullying. |
Getting drunk is also a habit for a quarter of 14 to 15 year old girls. | Getting drunk is also a habit for a quarter of 14 to 15 year old girls. |
This survey from the Schools Health Education Unit has been examining the lifestyles of young people since the mid-1980s. | This survey from the Schools Health Education Unit has been examining the lifestyles of young people since the mid-1980s. |
'Wheezy' | 'Wheezy' |
With concerns about knife crime among teenagers, this survey shows that a fifth of youngsters are "fairly sure" or "certain" that their male friends are carrying a weapon. | With concerns about knife crime among teenagers, this survey shows that a fifth of youngsters are "fairly sure" or "certain" that their male friends are carrying a weapon. |
"We have linked young people's carrying of weapons with other aspects of their lifestyle, for example, having money to go out," say the report's authors. | "We have linked young people's carrying of weapons with other aspects of their lifestyle, for example, having money to go out," say the report's authors. |
The annual survey shows a picture of children entering secondary school with plenty of exercise and enjoyment of sport. | The annual survey shows a picture of children entering secondary school with plenty of exercise and enjoyment of sport. |
But as the teenage years develop, it shows a substantial minority of children affected by "wheeziness" and declining fitness, insecurity about personal safety, anxiety about appearance and exposure to drink and alcohol. | But as the teenage years develop, it shows a substantial minority of children affected by "wheeziness" and declining fitness, insecurity about personal safety, anxiety about appearance and exposure to drink and alcohol. |
A declining number of children live with both parents - 66% in this survey - and in terms of recreation, there are examples of youngsters spending a long time alone. | A declining number of children live with both parents - 66% in this survey - and in terms of recreation, there are examples of youngsters spending a long time alone. |
There were 16% of boys who spent more than three hours playing computer games after school - and 79% of teenagers were using the internet unsupervised. | There were 16% of boys who spent more than three hours playing computer games after school - and 79% of teenagers were using the internet unsupervised. |
The survey shows that less than half of secondary pupils walk even part of the way to school - and 57% of teenage girls are "wheezy" if they have to run. A fifth of youngsters in this age groups are classified as asthmatics. | The survey shows that less than half of secondary pupils walk even part of the way to school - and 57% of teenage girls are "wheezy" if they have to run. A fifth of youngsters in this age groups are classified as asthmatics. |
It also found widespread, frequent use among both boys and girls of non-prescription painkillers. | It also found widespread, frequent use among both boys and girls of non-prescription painkillers. |
Girls also revealed worries about their appearance - feeling "picked on" over issues such as weight. | Girls also revealed worries about their appearance - feeling "picked on" over issues such as weight. |
And with fears of being overweight, the survey shows that more than a quarter of 15 year old girls had had no breakfast that day - and among these, a quarter had had no lunch the previous day. | And with fears of being overweight, the survey shows that more than a quarter of 15 year old girls had had no breakfast that day - and among these, a quarter had had no lunch the previous day. |
Teenage girls also reported particular fears about not getting an adequate amount of sleep. | Teenage girls also reported particular fears about not getting an adequate amount of sleep. |
'Chips and crisps' | 'Chips and crisps' |
There were signs that the messages of healthy eating were getting through. There was a decline in the chips and crisps diet - and almost a quarter ate three portions of fresh fruit and vegetables each day. | There were signs that the messages of healthy eating were getting through. There was a decline in the chips and crisps diet - and almost a quarter ate three portions of fresh fruit and vegetables each day. |
The long-term overview of the survey shows that the use of illegal drugs is not rising - and that smoking cigarettes continues to decline. A majority of 14 to 15 year old boys have never smoked a cigarette. | The long-term overview of the survey shows that the use of illegal drugs is not rising - and that smoking cigarettes continues to decline. A majority of 14 to 15 year old boys have never smoked a cigarette. |
It shows that young people are living in a culture where there is widespread exposure to illegal drugs and alcohol - and that children have to exercise their judgement to refuse. | It shows that young people are living in a culture where there is widespread exposure to illegal drugs and alcohol - and that children have to exercise their judgement to refuse. |
About one in five 14 to 15 year olds have taken cannabis - but a much higher number know drug users. | About one in five 14 to 15 year olds have taken cannabis - but a much higher number know drug users. |
A quarter of 14 to 15 year old girls had been drunk in the previous week - higher than the rate for boys. And among those children drinking at home, two in five did so with the knowledge of their parents. | A quarter of 14 to 15 year old girls had been drunk in the previous week - higher than the rate for boys. And among those children drinking at home, two in five did so with the knowledge of their parents. |
But it also points to a growing affluence among teenagers - with up to 40% of 15 year olds having part-time jobs. | But it also points to a growing affluence among teenagers - with up to 40% of 15 year olds having part-time jobs. |
With extra cash, youngsters have access to more consumer goods and going out at night - which in turn could make them more vulnerable to crime. | With extra cash, youngsters have access to more consumer goods and going out at night - which in turn could make them more vulnerable to crime. |
It could also be connected to health matters - because the most likely way of spending money for teenagers is on sweets and soft drinks. | It could also be connected to health matters - because the most likely way of spending money for teenagers is on sweets and soft drinks. |