Is paracetamol generally considered less dangerous/harmful than is ibuprofen?

Question

In terms of toxicity and danger to your body is paracetamol considered the lesser of two evils?

Obviously both of these medicines are widely used and are both considered very safe to use for most people within the prescription limitations.

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

A quick Google shows 1,600 deaths per year due to acetaminophen (paracetamol) overdose in the US, compared to 15,600 due to ibuprofen.

So, yes.