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Table 1 Self-reported use of over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics (paracetamol, acetylsalicylic acid or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents) at least once a week during the last month

From: Prevalence of use of non-prescription analgesics in the Norwegian HUNT3 population: Impact of gender, age, exercise and prescription of opioids

All

Total

Women

Men

Responders, N

39,767

22,243

17,524

Users, N (%)

18,672 (47.0)

11,708 (52.9)

6,964 (39.7)

Chronic pain

   

Responders, N

11,761

7,252

4,508

Users, N (%)

7,543 (64.1)

5,081 (70.1)

2,462 (54.6)

No chronic pain

   

Responders

24,398

13083

11855

Users, N (%)

9,781 (39.2)

5,708 (43.8)

4,073 (34.6)