Sampling errors Population aged 16 years old and over. Variation coefficients, by sex, age and consumption of alcohol in the last 12 months Units: percentages Has taken medicine Has not taken medicine Both sexes Total 1.01 1.71 16 to 24 years of age 3.29 5.85 25 to 34 years of age 2.54 4.16 35 to 44 years of age 2.07 3.81 45 to 54 years of age 2.39 3.75 55 to 64 years of age 2.69 3.61 65 to 74 years of age 3.07 3.42 75 and over 3.48 3.27 Males Total 1.41 3.33 16 to 24 years of age 4.49 8.38 25 to 34 years of age 3.48 8.29 35 to 44 years of age 3.00 6.90 45 to 54 years of age 3.46 7.47 55 to 64 years of age 3.72 7.99 65 to 74 years of age 4.05 7.80 75 and over 4.46 6.52 Females Total 1.42 1.79 16 to 24 years of age 4.56 7.44 25 to 34 years of age 3.36 4.58 35 to 44 years of age 2.61 4.35 45 to 54 years of age 3.30 4.23 55 to 64 years of age 3.68 3.86 65 to 74 years of age 4.33 3.66 75 and over 5.20 3.66 Notes: Source: Ministry of Health and Consumption and INE