Prevalence of polypharmacy among older adults in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Polypharmacy is a significant concern for older adults. Taking multiple medicines to prevent and treat comorbidities is very common in older adults, potentially leading to polypharmacy. Polypharmacy is associated with the development of geriatric syndromes, including cognitive impairment, d...

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Main Authors: Tegene Atamenta kitaw, Ribka Nigatu Haile
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-10-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-45095-2