A population-based study of risk perceptions of paracetamol use among Swedes-with a special focus on young adults.

Although the study population purchased paracetamol primarily OTC, they demonstrated basic awareness of paracetamol use including the potential consequences of overdosing. Young adults (18-25 y), who were the most frequent users of OTC paracetamol, perceived less risk associated with use compared with older participants.