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Fig. 4-3-3-3 shows the number of new inmates for Stimulants Control Act violations over the last 20 years. The number in 2011 was basically at the same level as that of 1996, although with females it was on an increasing trend and increased to approximately 1.6 times that of 1996 in 2011.
Fig. 4-3-3-4 shows the percent distribution of new inmates for Stimulants Control Act violations by age group in 2011. Those aged 30-49 accounted for approximately 70%, with the proportion of females younger than 40 being higher than that of males.