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National Drug Usage by Age Group
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This dataset, titled "US Drug Use By Age Dataset", provides in-depth information on drug consumption patterns across various age groups in the United States. It comprises data that was originally collected to support a story on how specific generations, such as Baby Boomers, engage with substances. The dataset comprehensively covers the use and frequency of 13 different types of drugs across 17 distinct age demographics, offering valuable insights into national drug use trends. The original data for this valuable resource was compiled from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, maintained by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Data Archive.
Columns
The dataset contains 28 columns, providing granular details on drug use and frequency:
- age: Represents different age groups, with 17 unique values present.
- n: Denotes the total number of values for each age group.
- alcohol-use: The percentage of individuals within an age group who reported using alcohol in the past 12 months.
- alcohol-frequency: The median number of times an alcohol user in a specific age group consumed alcohol over the past 12 months.
- marijuana-use: The percentage of individuals in an age group who used marijuana in the past 12 months.
- marijuana-frequency: The median number of times a marijuana user in an age group consumed marijuana over the past 12 months.
- cocaine-use: The percentage of individuals in an age group who used cocaine in the past 12 months.
- cocaine-frequency: The median number of times a cocaine user in an age group consumed cocaine over the past 12 months.
- crack-use: The percentage of individuals in an age group who used crack in the past 12 months.
- crack-frequency: The median number of times a crack user in an age group consumed crack over the past 12 months.
- heroin-use: The percentage of individuals in an age group who used heroin in the past 12 months.
- heroin-frequency: The median number of times a heroin user in an age group consumed heroin over the past 12 months.
- hallucinogen-use: The percentage of individuals in an age group who used hallucinogens in the past 12 months.
- hallucinogen-frequency: The median number of times a hallucinogen user in an age group consumed hallucinogens over the past 12 months.
- inhalant-use: The percentage of individuals in an age group who used inhalants in the past 12 months.
- inhalant-frequency: The median number of times an inhalant user in an age group consumed inhalants over the past 12 months.
- pain-releiver-use: The percentage of individuals in an age group who used pain relievers in the past 12 months.
- pain-releiver-frequency: The median number of times a pain reliever user in an age group consumed pain relievers over the past 12 months.
- oxycontin-use: The percentage of individuals in an age group who used Oxycontin in the past 12 months.
- oxycontin-frequency: The median number of times an Oxycontin user in an age group consumed Oxycontin over the past 12 months.
- tranquilizer-use: The percentage of individuals in an age group who used tranquilizers in the past 12 months.
- tranquilizer-frequency: The median number of times a tranquilizer user in an age group consumed tranquilizers over the past 12 months.
- stimulant-use: The percentage of individuals in an age group who used stimulants in the past 12 months.
- stimulant-frequency: The median number of times a stimulant user in an age group consumed stimulants over the past 12 months.
- meth-use: The percentage of individuals in an age group who used meth in the past 12 months.
- meth-frequency: The median number of times a meth user in an age group consumed meth over the past 12 months.
- sedative-use: The percentage of individuals in an age group who used sedatives in the past 12 months.
- sedative-frequency: The median number of times a sedative user in an age group consumed sedatives over the past 12 months.
Distribution
This dataset is provided in a CSV (Comma Separated Values) format, specifically as
drug-use-by-age.csv. The file size is 2.5 kB. It contains 28 columns and comprises 17 records/rows, each representing a unique age group.Usage
This dataset is ideally suited for various analytical and research purposes, including:
- Analysing patterns and trends of drug use across different age demographics in the US.
- Conducting public health research to identify at-risk age groups for substance abuse.
- Informing policy development related to drug prevention and intervention programmes.
- Supporting sociological studies on generational differences in substance consumption.
- Creating visualisations and reports for educational or journalistic purposes to highlight national drug use statistics.
Coverage
- Geographic Scope: United States.
- Demographic Scope: The dataset covers 17 distinct age groups, providing a demographic breakdown of drug use.
- Time Range: The data reflects drug use and frequency over a "past 12 months" period for each listed substance. The dataset is expected to be updated annually, suggesting it reflects current or recent trends.
License
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Who Can Use It
This dataset is valuable for:
- Public Health Researchers: To study epidemiology of drug use and assess the impact of substance abuse on different age segments.
- Sociologists and Demographers: To analyse societal trends and generational behaviours related to drug consumption.
- Policymakers and Government Agencies: To guide the creation and evaluation of public health policies and targeted intervention strategies.
- Journalists and Media Professionals: To report on drug use statistics and trends, raising public awareness.
- Data Scientists and Analysts: For statistical modelling, predictive analytics, and discovering correlations within drug use patterns.
- Academics and Students: For educational purposes, thesis research, and understanding real-world public health data.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- US Age-Specific Drug Use Data
- National Drug Usage by Age Group
- American Substance Use Demographics
- US Population Drug Use Patterns
- Age and Drug Consumption in the USA
Attributes
Original Data Source: National Drug Usage by Age Group
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