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Article Synopsis
- Aim: The study aimed to explore the characteristics of patients who overdose on over-the-counter (OTC) drugs in emergency departments across Japan.
- Methods: Researchers surveyed 124 patients at eight emergency sites, dividing them into "habitual" and "nonhabitual" overdose groups, and analyzed various sociodemographic factors using statistical tests.
- Results: Most patients were women (79%), with habitual overdoses being more common in younger individuals. The habitual group primarily accessed drugs from stores, while the nonhabitual group tended to use household medicines; the latter often overdosed due to suicide or self-harm motives.