Jundishapur Journal of Health Sciences

Jundishapur Journal of Health Sciences

Self-Medication and Excessive Use of Antibiotics and Herbal Medicines: A Growing Public Health Concern

Author
Marzieh Araban*
Menopause Andropause Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran. Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran. Food and Drug research center, Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
10.22118/jjhs.2026.242698
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