Why do Brits drink and smoke so much? (statistics, places)

[Sonrise]

Not trying to flame, I promise. I'm just genuinely curious, because I travel for work, and often go to places with high concentrations of British tourists and almost everyone of them drinks and smokes; a lot. Why, and do you know any one that chooses not to drink, and if so is he/she shunned as an outcast? Please answer these questions as honestly as possible. Thanks

[Cornerguy1]

Brits smoke and drink so much as compared to who?

Perhaps, just to reinforce the notion that you're not casting about looking for a fish, you'd care to provide some actual statistics which show Brits drink and smoke more than your anonymous comparison group.

Please feel free to re-post with the data so that a meaningful discussion may be held.