Notes:
Data are from the most recent national surveys available in each country (see epidemiological tables on population surveys, 2005 statistical bulletin).
The age range is from between 15 and 18 to between 59 and 64. Variations in age ranges may slightly influence disparities between countries.
Denmark: 2000; 16-64 y. n=11825; 16-34 y. n=4141; 16-24 y. n=1754
Germany: 2003; 18-59 y. n=8061; 18-34 y. n=3775; 18-24 y. n=1891
Greece: 2004; 15-64 y. n=4351; 15-34 y. n=2620; 15-24 y. n=1785
Spain: 2001; 15-64 y. n=14113; 15-34 y. n=6915; 15-24 y. n=3368
France: 2002; 15-64 y. n=1744; 15-34 y. n=724; 15-24 y. n=345
Ireland: 2002/03; 15-64 y. n=4925; 15-34 y. n=; 15-24 y. n=
Italy: 2003; 15-54 y. n=; 15-34 y. n=5231; 15-24 y. n=2112
Latvia: 2003; 15-64 y. n=; 15-34 y. n=; 15-24 y. n=
Hungary: 2003; 18-54 y. n=; 18-34 y. n=2319; 15-24 y. n=943
Netherlands: 2000/01; 15-64 y. n=14045; 15-34 y. n=6687; 15-24 y. n=
Poland: 2002; 16+ y. n=3148; 16-34 y. n=; 16-24 y. n=
Portugal: 2001; 15-64 y. n=14184; 15-34 y. n=6406; 15-24 y. n=3099
Slovakia: 2002; 18-64 y. n=1405; 18-34 y. n=; 18-24 y. n=
Finland: 2002; 15-64 y. n=2377; 15-34 y. n=1240; 15-24 y. n=614
UK (E&W): 2003/04; 16-59 y. n=24422; 16-34 y. n=8590; 16-24 y. n=5429
Norway: 1999; 15-64 y. n=1803; 15-34 y. n=794; 15-24 y. n=
Sources:
Reitox national reports 2004, taken from population surveys reports or scientific articles. See also standard epidemiological tables in the 2005 statistical bulletin.