This statistic presents French knowledge of the effectiveness of antibiotics against colds in a survey conducted in September 2018. Almost 80 percent of respondents knew that antibiotics were not effective against colds.
Do you think antibiotics are effective against colds? *
* The question was formulated by the source as follows: "For each of the following, please tell me if you think it is true or false
Antibiotics are effective against colds. "
** The wording of this statement has changed slightly since 2016 (previously both colds and flu were included in the statement).
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European Commission. (November 1, 2018). Do you think antibiotics are effective against colds? * [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/770633/antibiotics-efficiency-against-cold-influenza-view-french/
European Commission. "Do you think antibiotics are effective against colds? *." Chart. November 1, 2018. Statista. Accessed November 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/770633/antibiotics-efficiency-against-cold-influenza-view-french/
European Commission. (2018). Do you think antibiotics are effective against colds? *. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/770633/antibiotics-efficiency-against-cold-influenza-view-french/
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