3.1 Sex/Gender and Age
Sex/gender was recorded for 2,449 contacts from children and young people aged
5-25 years. 118 were unknown.
Of the 2,449 contacts, 1,882 were female, 500 were from males, 67 were transgender
or gender diverse. 77% of contacts were from females.
Sex/Gender (where known)
3%
20%
Female
Male
Transgender
or gender diverse
77%
Age was recorded for 2,448 contacts. Age for 119 contacts was unknown. 43% of
contacts were from those aged 18-25 years. While this cohort made up the largest
percentage of contacts to Kids Helpline who raised COVID-19, most contacts where age
was recorded (57%) were under 18. The types of concerns raised with Kids Helpline
varied according to age.
Age breakdown (where known)
161
(7%)
561
(23%)
1051
(43%)
18-25 yrs
15-17 yrs
11-14 yrs
5-10 yrs
675
(27%)
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