Polypharmacy and Polymorbidity in Older Adults in Brazil: a public health challenge

Polypharmacy and Polymorbidity in Older Adults in Brazil: a public health challenge

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze variations in the prevalence of chronic use of medicines by older adults in Brazil according to its possible association with the most prevalent chronic diseases and demographic and health factors, and to identify risk factors for polypharmacy. METHODS A study based...

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Main Authors: Luiz Roberto Ramos, Noemia Urruth Leão Tavares, Andréa Dâmaso Bertoldi, Mareni Rocha Farias, Maria Auxiliadora Oliveira, Vera Lucia Luiza, Tatiane da Silva Dal Pizzol, Paulo Sérgio Dourado Arrais, Sotero Serrate Mengue
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo
Series:Revista de Saúde Pública
Subjects:
Idoso
Comorbidade
Polimedicação
Envelhecimento
Doença Crônica
Inquéritos Populacionais
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