Self-medication in children aged 0-12 years in Brazil: a population-based study

• Main Authors: Emilia da Silva Pons (Author), Tatiane da Silva Dal Pizzol (Author), Daniela Riva Knauth (Author), Sotero Serrate Mengue (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade de Pediatria de São Paulo, 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Objetive: Studies have shown that the practice of self-medicating children occurs worldwide and is independent of the country's economic level, medication policies, or access to health services. This study aimed to estimate and characterize the prevalence of self-medication in the Braz...