Seniors' Preferences for Cancer Screening and Medication Use Based on Absolute Risk Reduction
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Medication use among Canadian seniors.
As they age, many seniors develop a progressively more complex mix of health conditions. Multiple prescription medications are often required to help manage these conditions and control symptoms, with the goal of maintaining seniors' health for as long as possible. This article explores trends in the number and types of medications used by seniors on public drug programs in Canada. Our findings...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences
سال: 2002
ISSN: 1079-5006,1758-535X
DOI: 10.1093/gerona/57.2.m100