Incidence and risk factors for polypharmacy among elderly people assisted by primary health care in Brazil

Abstract Background Polypharmacy is recognized as a global public health problem and one of the greatest challenges related to the aging population. Few studies have investigated the incidence and risk factors for polypharmacy among elderly individuals. These studies provided important information o...

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Main Authors: Andréia Mascarelo, Ana Luisa Sant’Anna Alves, Siomara Regina Hahn, Marlene Doring, Marilene Rodrigues Portella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04195-4