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Drug consumption pattern in low socio-economic group in an urban community.
Indian J Public Health ; 1993 Jan-Mar; 37(1): 16-22
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-109698
ABSTRACT
117 families, having a total population of 558 were studied regarding drug consumption pattern. It was found that the average no. of episodes per person was 0.99 of which drugs were consumed for 72% of episodes. Significant difference was observed in consumption of drugs between males and females. Allopathic medicines were consumed for 93.3% of the episodes and the major source (53.8%) of medical care was from private practitioners. It was seen that the number of drugs consumed per episode of sickness rose as the per capita income increased. Vitamins and Minerals (22.3%) were the main group of drugs consumed. Drugs acting on the alimentary system (17.5%), Respiratory System (14.7%), Antimicrobials (14.6%) and Analgesics (10.8%) contributed to 80% of drug intake.
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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Poverty / Seasons / Self Medication / Socioeconomic Factors / Urban Population / Female / Humans / Male / Child / Child, Preschool Type of study: Health economic evaluation Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Indian J Public Health Year: 1993 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Poverty / Seasons / Self Medication / Socioeconomic Factors / Urban Population / Female / Humans / Male / Child / Child, Preschool Type of study: Health economic evaluation Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Indian J Public Health Year: 1993 Type: Article