Table 1.
Distribution of male respondents by age group and social class; 2010 Irish Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study
| SC1–2 (%) | SC3–4 (%) | SC5–6 (%) | n * | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10–11 years | 41 | 44 | 15 | 644 |
| 12–14 years | 41 | 44 | 14 | 2557 |
| 15–17 years | 46 | 40 | 14 | 1953 |
SC, social class.
The number of boys is less than the sample used in the present paper due to missing or incomplete social class data.