Focus On Series
Office for National Statistics

The Focus On series presents in-depth commentary reports examining different subjects and groups of people in the United Kingdom. Combining data from the 2001 Census of Population and other official sources, the reports provide an up-to-date and comprehensive analysis of their topic area. Each report is easy to access and uses simple tables, charts and maps to illustrate topics and issues.

Please use the following ISBN to receive all future titles in the Focus On series:
978-1-4039-9409-7

Focus On Families

Focus on Families provides an up-to-date and comprehensive description of families at the start of the 21st century. It presents a wealth of information on families, how they have changed over time and the demographic forces driving these trends.

September 2007
Paperback
£42.50

Focus On The Digital Age

Taking advantage of the new information from the 2001 Census, as well as drawing on a range of other sources, this report provides a comprehensive statistical picture of how information and communications technology is impacting on society in the UK.

March 2007
Paperback
£42.50

Focus On Ethnicity and Religion

Drawing on the latest information from the 2001 Census, as well as a range of other sources, this report provides a comprehensive statistical picture of ethnicity and religion in the UK, exploring and contrasting the characteristics, lifestyles and experiences of different ethnic groups.

October 2006
Paperback
£55.00

Focus On Health

Focus On Health explores topics such as mortality, mental health, sexual health, eating and physical exercise and smoking, as well as public health issues. Combining data from the 2001 Census of Population and other official sources, the reports provide an up-to-date and comprehensive analysis of their topic area.

January 2006
Paperback
£55.00

Focus On People and Migration

Focus on People and Migration paints a comprehensive picture of the UK's population, both now and in the future. The report examines where people live in the UK and provides an in-depth look at the UK's largest urban areas. It then focuses on the age structure of the UK population, fertility and mortality patterns and the movement of people into, out of and within the UK and examines how these factors will shape the future UK population. Particular population groups such as those born overseas are examined in more depth and finally the UK's demographic characteristics are compared with those of other countries to give an international perspective.

December 2005
Paperback
£57.50

Focus On Social Inequalities

Focus On Social Inequalities is a readable introduction to the subject, presenting information on education; work; income; living standards; inequalities in health; and social participation. It considers the advantaged as well as the disadvantaged, and explores the differences between them. The focus is on the UK, but the report also features international comparisons. Time series are included where possible to show trends in types of inequality.

December 2004
Paperback
£42.00

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