Table 1. Age-distribution of children in the Swedish population, and children exposed to ≥1, or ≥2 drugs.
Age group (years) | 0–2 | 3–5 | 6–11 | 12–17 | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Population in Sweden | 333 152 | 320 652 | 588 201 | 679 088 | 1 921 093 |
% of total | 17% | 17% | 31% | 35% | 100% |
≥1 drug | 97 414 | 111 879 | 136 595 | 174 475 | 520 363 |
% of total | 19% | 22% | 26% | 34% | 100% |
≥2 drugs | 48 325 | 50 610 | 56 442 | 75 701 | 231 078 |
% of total | 21% | 22% | 24% | 33% | 100% |