Profile of drug utilization in the elderly living in Porto Alegre, Brazil
The elderly population is one of the most rapidly increasing populations in the world. Physiological alterations induced by the aging process make these individuals more susceptible to chronic diseases and, consequently, to increased drug utilization.Objective: To describe the profile of drug utiliz...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Centro de Investigaciones y Publicaciones Farmaceuticas
2007-12-01
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| Series: | Pharmacy Practice |
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| Online Access: | http://www.pharmacypractice.org/vol05/04/179-184.htm |