Use of Prescription Sleep Aids in U.S. Adults

Use of Prescription Sleep Aids in U.S. Adults

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data collected between 2005 and 2010 revealed that 4.1% of American adults over 20 used a prescription sleep medication in the past month. The highest rates were among women, the elderly, whites, and those with a college education. Surprisingly, 3.1% reported using sleep aids without a physician diagnosis…

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