Drug utilization and polypharmacy among the elderly: a survey in Rio de Janeiro City, Brazil.

A study was conducted to describe drug utilization by Brazilian retirees with an emphasis on inappropriate use. Data were obtained from interviews with 800 retirees of the Brazilian Institute of Social Security, 60 years of age and older, residing in Rio de Janeiro City. Findings revealed positive...

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Publicado en:	Pan American Journal of Public Health Vol. 23; no. 1; pp. 34 - 44
Autores principales:	Rozenfeld, Suely, Fonseca, Maria J. M., Acurcio, Francisco A.
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Pan American Health Organization Jan2008
Materias:	Older people Drugs Medical care for older people Drug utilization
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