In Belgium, the consumption of sleeping pills and tranquilizers increased from 2001 to 2008 and decreased in the following years. In 2008, over 14 percent of the Belgian population consumed sleeping pills or tranquilizers. By 2018, this share had decreased to 12,3 percent. Sleeping pills and tranquilizers are often prescribed to decrease anxiety and promote sleep. However, they are also known to be prescribed for but also for stress relief.
Share of population consuming sleeping pills or tranquilizers in Belgium from 2001 to 2018
The sampling of respondents was made online and not controlled scientifically. However, a logistic regression model based on age, gender, and the yearly population, was used to evaluate the consumption in the entire Belgian population. Furthermore, figures reflect the self-reported consumption of respondents, a margin of error is, therefore, to be considered. The source does not specify the number of respondents.
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Sciensano. (January 1, 2020). Share of population consuming sleeping pills or tranquilizers in Belgium from 2001 to 2018 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1114613/sleeping-pills-tranquilizers-consumption-belgium/
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Sciensano. (2020). Share of population consuming sleeping pills or tranquilizers in Belgium from 2001 to 2018. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1114613/sleeping-pills-tranquilizers-consumption-belgium/
Sciensano. "Share of Population Consuming Sleeping Pills or Tranquilizers in Belgium from 2001 to 2018." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Jan 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1114613/sleeping-pills-tranquilizers-consumption-belgium/
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