BBC NEWS | Health: "Young women are drinking and smoking more than ever, according to new figures released by the government. Weekly drinking levels amongst young women have increased significantly and smoking has become much more popular with teenage girls.
Campaigners blame increased income and marketing aimed at young women. The figures for 16-24 year-old women who drank more than the recommended weekly 14 units, virtually doubled from 17 to 33% between 1992 and 2002.
Smoking habits were also worse among 16 to 19-year-old girls. The statistics revealed that more women smoke than men in this age group with 29% taking up the habit compared with 22% of teenage boys."
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