Between 2006 and 2019, the share of individuals who took medicines in the previous two days increased considerably in Italy. Moreover, this percentage was consistently higher for females than for males. In 2020, however, there was a sudden drop in the share of people using medicines. As of 2023, about 39 percent of male individuals and 46 percent of females used pharmaceutical drugs in the previous two days.
Share of individuals who used pharmaceutical drugs in the last two days in Italy from 2006 to 2023, by gender
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Istat. (October 8, 2024). Share of individuals who used pharmaceutical drugs in the last two days in Italy from 2006 to 2023, by gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 11, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/625681/individuals-using-drugs-by-gender-in-italy/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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