Top 10 health problems treated by self-medication

Absolute frequencies (n)

Relative frequencies (%)

Headaches

296

84.6

Painful menstruation

158

45.1

Belly aches

143

40.9

Diarrhea

126

36.0

Tiredness

124

35.4

Cough

119

34.0

Angina

117

33.4

Toothaches

98

28.0

Fever

97

27.7

Constipation

94

26.9