Abstract:Background: With higher age, frailty escalates the risk of falls, unexpected physical dysfunction, hospitalization, and mortality. Polypharmacy in the older population is a major challenge that not only increases medical costs, but also may worsen the risk of hospitalization and death. This study aimed to investigate the sex difference in the association of polypharmacy and frailty with mortality.Methods: Participants older than 65 years who attended the geriatric outpatient clinic of the study center between … Show more
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