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Table 4 Age-standardized drug consumption of the respondents compared to the German population

From: Drug utilization patterns and reported health status in ethnic German migrants (Aussiedler) in Germany: a cross-sectional study

ATC code

Age-standardized1 drug consumption

p-value Test of difference

 

Migrants

Germany (Disease Analyzer)

 

A. Alimentary tract and metabolism

6.6%

8%

0.55

C. Cardiovascular system

22%

11%

0.005

H. Systemic hormonal preparations, excl. sex hormones and insulins

6%

5%

0.56

M. Musculo-skeletal System

8%

6%

0.37

N. Nervous system

9%

6%

0.27

R. Respiratory system

6%

4%

0.30

  1. 1 age-standardized to German population