Since 2010, the Health In Hand Foundation has conducted a nationwide tri-annual survey of consumers about their knowledge of acetaminophen safe use and the risks of misuse. The online survey also examined key measures of consumer behavior, such as reading the label for dosing directions and understanding the risks associated with exceeding the maximum daily dose.

This year’s research release comes during National Older Americans Month—a time to spotlight the unique health needs of people 65 and older. The 2025 nationwide survey shows that 75% of older adults experience chronic pain, reinforcing the need to provide education on the safe use of acetaminophen to manage ongoing pain symptoms.