"Thematic Household Survey Report No. 48" published
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     The Thematic Household Survey Report No. 48 is published by the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) today (August 24).

     This publication contains some findings of two Thematic Household Surveys conducted during November 2009 to February 2010 and October to December 2010 respectively, including information on pattern of smoking and keeping of dogs and cats; pattern of using non-franchised bus services; personal computer and Internet penetration; and environmental noise issues.

     Users can download this publication free of charge at the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/products_and_services/products/publications/statistical_report/social_data/index.jsp).

     Enquiries about the contents of this publication can be made to the Social Surveys Section of the C&SD (Tel.: 2887 5103, fax: 3106 3512, e-mail: thematic@censtatd.gov.hk).

Ends/Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Issued at HKT 14:45

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