More than two-thirds of Americans don't know how to properly dispose medications, new research reveals
Summary/Excerpts
The majority of Americans are not aware of safe medication disposal practices and tend to keep unused medications to avoid doctor visits and to save money. Common practices include throwing pharmaceuticals in the trash and flushing them. The article highlights safe disposal practices and emphasizes the need to implement them as a way to avoid societal harm.
Key Statistics
53% of Americans have no idea what to do with their old medications
Nearly three out of five (58%) will hold onto their old medications
More than two-thirds (68%) of Americans would be willing to change their ways and dispose of medications properly if they knew how.
Citation
DigitalHubUSA. “More than Two-Thirds of Americans Don’t Know How to Properly Dispose Medications, New Research Reveals.” Digitalhub US, 22 Apr. 2021, swnsdigital.com/us/2021/04/more-than-two-thirds-of-americans-dont-know-how-to-properly-dispose-medications-new-research-reveals/.
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