Table 1.
Sample description and comparison with population estimates.
| CHETS 3 Survey Population | All-Wales Population Estimates | |
|---|---|---|
| N (%) Unless Otherwise Indicated | ||
| Total | 2218 | - |
| School-level free school meal entitlement | 16.8 (10.9) * | 16.1 (11.3) * |
| Region of Wales | ||
| North | 461 (20.8) | 18.0% |
| South | 1504 (67.8) | 65.8% |
| West | 108 (4.9) | 5.9% |
| Mid | 145 (6.5) | 10.3% |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 1119 (50.7) | - |
| Female | 1073 (48.6) | - |
| Prefer to self-describe/prefer not to say | 17 (0.8) | - |
| Lives with | ||
| Both parents | 1509 (68.0) | - |
| Step family | 206 (9.3) | - |
| Single mum | 356 (16.1) | - |
| Single dad | 29 (1.3) | - |
| Grandparents | 29 (1.3) | - |
| Care/foster home | 12 (0.5) | - |
| Other/missing | 77 (3.5) | - |
* Mean percentage (and standard deviation).