Abstract

PREVALENCE OF SELF MEDICATION– AN INSIGHT

M. Ranga Priya*, Abburi. Lalitha Nandini, R.S. Abisha, Abitha Aravindakshan and M.S. Aiswaria

Abstract

Self-medication is one among the main health concerns worldwide and World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes on correctly investigating and controlling it. There's much public and professional solicitude regarding self-medication practices, which has dramatically increased within the previous few decades, especially in the developing countries. The practice of self-medication is widely employed by people everywhere the planet. The character and extent of selfmedication varies consistently with cultural, social, and academic influences. Self-medication is often done for the convenience and affordability. Health professionals play an important role in educating and preventing the risks of self-medication. This review focuses on the various features of self-medication.

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