Prescription Drug Use Increases Among All Ages
by Steven Davies on Jun 12, 2013 | Views: 66 | Score: 0
| Under 18 years | 18-44 years | 45-64 years | 65 years and over | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-1994 | 20.5 | 31.3 | 54.8 | 73.6 |
| 1999-2002 | 23.8 | 35.9 | 64.1 | 84.7 |
| 2007-2010 | 24 | 38.7 | 66.2 | 89.7 |
% who used prescription drugs in past 30 days
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cdc.gov
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The percentage of Americans taking prescriptions drugs has increased among all age groups. From 2007-2010, almost 90% of Americans age 65 and over who were surveyed had taken a prescription drug in the past month.