People who were abused as children are more likely to be abused as an adult 27 September 2017 By ONS Digital More than half (51%) of adults who were abused as children experienced domestic abuse in later life, new analysis has revealed. Posted in HealthPeople, Population and Community abuseAnalysisarticleChildrenCSEWdomestic violenceWell-being
Are we ready to switch to electric cars? 16 August 2017 By The government recently announced plans to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040, which is part of a long-term plan to tackle air pollution. Posted in EnvironmentHealth EnvironmentWell-being
Debt Awareness Week: 5 facts about debt in Great Britain 25 January 2016 By Rob Fry January tends to be the time of year when people take a good look at their finances. Whether it’s to plan a summer holiday or because the first credit card bill of the year has landed on their door mats, many resolve to deal with their debts. Posted in People, Population and Community AnalysisDebtWell-being
International Men’s Day 19 November 2015 By Rob Fry Today is International Men’s Day, which celebrates men and their role in society. This post pulls together various facts about men in our society today. Posted in People, Population and Community GenderInternational Men's DayListicleMarriagesPopulationWell-being
More children using social media report mental ill-health symptoms 20 October 2015 By ONS Digital Children who spent more than three hours using social networking websites on a school day were twice as likely to report high or very high scores for mental ill-health. Posted in HealthPeople, Population and Community AnalysisChildrenWell-being
Nine things you might not know about older people in the UK 1 October 2015 By ONS Digital There are around 600 million people over the age of 60 across the globe; a figure which is expected to double by 2025, according to the United Nations. Posted in People, Population and Community AgeingListicleWell-being
Which is the happiest country? 1 July 2015 By Rob Fry How much do you think you know about the countries of the world? Try our 10 question quiz to find out. Posted in People, Population and Community QuizWell-being
