Women's Health USA 2006

VERTICAL CHART: Medication Use Reported for Females During Physician Office Visits, by Age, 2003

VERTICAL CHART: Medication Use Reported for Females During Physician Office Visits, by Age, 2003

(Rate per 100 Visits)

Cardiovascular/Renal Drugs: Under 15 Years 1.1, 15-24 Years 2.0, 25-44 Years 6.2, 45-64 Years 24.1, 65-74 Years 48.9, 75 Years and Older 59.9

Central Nervous System Drugs:* Under 15 Years 5.2, 15-24 Years 13.8, 25-44 Years 19.9, 45-64 Years 24.3, 65-74 Years 14.5, 76 Years and Older 17.1

Hormone Therapy Drugs: Under 15 Years 3.8, 15-24 Years 15.8, 25-44 Years 14.5, 45-64 Years 21.9, 65-74 Years 25.8, 77 Years and Older 23.3

Pain Relief Drugs: Under 15 Years 9.5, 15-24 Years 13.8, 25-44 Years 18.1, 45-64 Years 21.9, 65-74 Years 25.7, 78 Years and Older 24.8

Respiratory Tract Drugs: Under 15 Years 27.1, 15-24 Years 15.9, 25-44 Years 15.5, 45-64 Years 18.8, 65-74 Years 17.7, 79 Years and Older 10.5

*Includes antidepressants, antipsychotics, sedatives, and anxiety medications.

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