Table 2 Self-reported use of over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics at least once a week during the last month according to type of drug
Paracetamol | Acetylsalicylic acid | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Responders, N | 39,392 | 37,175 | 37,41 |
Women | 22,024 | 20,491 | 20,775 |
Men | 17,368 | 16,684 | 16,635 |
Users, N (%) | 15,093 (38.3) | 3,008 (8.1) | 6,978 (18.7) |
Women, N (%) | 9,699 (44.0) | 1,398 (6.8) | 4,749 (22.9) |
Men, N (%) | 5,394 (31.1) | 1,610 (9.6) | 2,229 (13.4) |
Daily users*, N (%) | 1,598 (10.6) | 376 (12.5) | 746 (10.7) |
Women*, N (%) | 1,203 (12.4) | 246 (17.6) | 560 (11.8) |
Men*, N (%) | 395 (7.3) | 130 (8.1) | 186 (8.3) |
Age years, N (%) | |||
19-39 | 3,084 (39.7) | 78 (1.0) | 1,851 (24.0) |
40-59 | 6,797 (40.1) | 653 (4.1) | 3,552 (21.6) |
60-79 | 4,529 (35.0) | 1,840 (15.4) | 1,455 (12.3) |
80+ | 683 (39.8) | 437 (27.9) | 120 (4.9) |