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Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the respondents (n = 712)

From: Safety concerns in simultaneous use of prescription and 'over-the-counter’ medicines- results of patient survey in Estonia

Demographic indicators

n

%

Age (years)

  

 15–19

57

8.0

 20–29

129

18.1

 30–39

118

16.6

 40–49

138

19.4

 50–59

84

11.8

 60–69

96

13.5

 70–85

90

12.6

Gender

  

 Female

518

72.9

 Male

194

27.1

Education

  

 Primary/secondary school

327

45.9

 Secondary school education with specialisation

220

30.9

 University degree

165

23.2

Region

  

 Urban area (Tartu, Tallinn,Narva)

533

74.9

 Rural area (Saaremaa and Ruhnu)

179

25.1

Survey location

  

 Pharmacy

363

51.0

 GP centre

349

49.0

Chronic disease

  

 Incidence of chronic disease with concomitant use of Rx and OTC medicines

448

63.0

 Incidence of chronic disease was not indicated

264

37.0