In 2020, around 40 percent of Italians took medicines in the last two days. This statistic breaks down this figure by gender and age of the population. As predictable, people older than 75 years registered the highest share of drug use in both gender. Moreover, the share of female individuals taking medicines was larger than the one for male ones across most age groups.
Share of individuals who took medicines in the last two days in Italy in 2020, by gender and age
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Istat. (March 15, 2022). Share of individuals who took medicines in the last two days in Italy in 2020, by gender and age [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 12, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/625740/individuals-using-drugs-by-gender-and-age-in-italy/
Istat. "Share of individuals who took medicines in the last two days in Italy in 2020, by gender and age." Chart. March 15, 2022. Statista. Accessed August 12, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/625740/individuals-using-drugs-by-gender-and-age-in-italy/
Istat. (2022). Share of individuals who took medicines in the last two days in Italy in 2020, by gender and age. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 12, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/625740/individuals-using-drugs-by-gender-and-age-in-italy/
Istat. "Share of Individuals Who Took Medicines in The Last Two Days in Italy in 2020, by Gender and Age." Statista, Statista Inc., 15 Mar 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/625740/individuals-using-drugs-by-gender-and-age-in-italy/
Istat, Share of individuals who took medicines in the last two days in Italy in 2020, by gender and age Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/625740/individuals-using-drugs-by-gender-and-age-in-italy/ (last visited August 12, 2022)
