How much to live on per week

BACKFRMTHEEDGE

~Chameleon~ wrote: »

I know very few students who smoke. In fact I know very few young people in general in the 16-25 age group who smoke. It's not cool these days! :cool:

And apparently, students drink less than other young working people

Students 'drink less' than young workers


They have a reputation for spending all their time in the pub, but a new survey suggests that students are more responsible drinkers than young adult workers.
A poll of around 1,700 young people reveals that students are more likely to drink less, and less likely to find it acceptable to end up in hospital or in trouble with the police due to alcohol.
But three in 10 students (30%) still admit to blacking out, or losing their memory after drinking too much.

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/students-drink-less-than-young-workers-6522357.html

BACKFRMTHEEDGE

Dunroamin wrote: »

From NHS Choices.

"Studies show that students are more likely to drink, smoke and take drugs than the general population."

What's the point in comparing students with "the general population"? The general population will include children and old people for starters. So yes of course students drink more than children and old people....

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BACKFRMTHEEDGE

Dunroamin wrote: »

There were enormous numbers when I was last in HE 10 years ago. It's either changed over that period or perhaps you're not spending time with students in the places where they're allowed to smoke?

From NHS Choices.

"Studies show that students are more likely to drink, smoke and take drugs than the general population."

Tobacco: Last month, NHS analysis suggested the proportion of English 16- to 19-year-olds who have never smoked has risen from about two-thirds in 1998 to three-quarters now. And the data is just as striking among their younger brothers and sisters. In 1982 most 11- to 15-year-olds (53%) had had a sneaky cigarette at one time or another. Today, just a quarter has ever spluttered over a fag behind the bike sheds.

Alcohol: It is a similar story with booze. In 1998, 71% of 16- to 24-year-olds questioned said they'd had a drink that week. Today it is 48% - far lower than their parents (about 70%). Among 11- to 15-year-olds there are similar big falls. A decade ago, 26% reported they'd had alcohol in the previous week. Now the data suggests the figure is 13%.

Drugs: Last week, the Home Office published analysis which suggests the proportion of 16- to 24-year-olds that have ever taken illicit drugs has fallen from 54% in 1998 to 38% now. Among 11- to 15-year-olds the figure has fallen from 29% to 17% in a decade.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-19786264

wintersunshine

rubytuesday wrote: »

Aah how sweet ...bless.

Don't worry Dunroamin/ONW and I have had a few run ins in the past but I also respect her opinion at times and horror of horrors agree with her at times too.

In fact that is a more regular occurrence these days.

Would that be on the benefits board?:)

rubytuesday

wintersunshine wrote: »

Would that be on the benefits board?:)

No it wouldn't.

I don't frequent the Benefits Board.

It would be in DT.

Why do you ask?

rubytuesday

BACKFRMTHEEDGE wrote: »

Anybody who thinks that chilli and shepherds pie are healthy food will be lucky to see their 50th birthday.

Oh don't be so bloody ridicoulous - it was packed full of veggies so perfectly healthy!

rubytuesday

What about an aubergine bake?

Would that meet with your approval?

I'll have to get the recipe.

rubytuesday

Or how about lentil and red pepper sauce which she made last night.

Onions, red peppers, tomatoes, garlic and lentils so there's four of your five a day though probably not portion wise add a glass of juice and a large salad.

She's getting down the market and buying lots of vegetables and looking at what she can do - please don't worry for her health.

Healthy eating did go out the window this week as it was her birthday but now she's craving fresh healthy food.

Oh and I reached the grand old age of fifty in April - must be because I kept my consumption of shepherds pie and chilli to a minimum!

Dunroamin

rubytuesday wrote: »

Oh don't be so bloody ridicoulous - it was packed full of veggies so perfectly healthy!

Presumably only sirloin steak and fresh tuna are considered healthy by some people with more money than sense.

Dunroamin

BACKFRMTHEEDGE wrote: »

That's very generous.

I think you'll find that has to pay for their accommodation as well. To think anything else is quite ridiculous.