Youth 30 Day Over the Counter Medications Use Data

In the IYS survey, students are asked “In the past 30 days, on how many days have you: Used over the counter medications different from the directions?”

In 2018, 3% of Iowa youth reported they used over the counter medications different from the directions in the past 30 days. Also, 2% of 6th graders, 3% of 8th graders, and 4% of 11th graders reported having used over the counter medications different from the directions in the past 30 days.

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