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

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 on data fr...

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Published in:Rev Saude Publica
Main Authors: Ramos, Luiz Roberto, Tavares, Noemia Urruth Leão, Bertoldi, Andréa Dâmaso, Farias, Mareni Rocha, Oliveira, Maria Auxiliadora, Luiza, Vera Lucia, Pizzol, Tatiane da Silva Dal, Arrais, Paulo Sérgio Dourado, Mengue, Sotero Serrate
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Faculdade de Saúde Pública da Universidade de São Paulo 2016
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5157903/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27982377
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1518-8787.2016050006145
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