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Health Education Population Survey (HEPS) 1996-2003

Contents:Summary
1. Introduction
2. Scotland's health
3. Attitudes towards own health
4. Perceptions of mortality, morbidity and risk
5. Physical activity
6. Diet
7. Smoking
8. Alcohol
9. Mental health
10. Oral health
11. Drugs
12. Sexual health
13. Conclusions
References
Appendix 1: Questions analysed in overview
Appendix B: Topics covered 1996-2003
Appendix C: Base sizes
Appendix D: Physical activity levels

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