Which statement correctly compares the health behaviour of young people from high and low socioeconomic backgrounds? (A) Young people from high socioeconomic backgrounds are less likely to use illicit drugs - HSC - SSCE Personal Development and Physical Education - Question 9 - 2002 - Paper 1

The correct statement is (D) Young people from low socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to drink at harmful levels. This reflects research indicating that individuals from lower socioeconomic statuses often face greater stressors and limited access to health resources, leading to higher rates of harmful drinking behaviors compared to their counterparts from higher socioeconomic backgrounds.