Abstract:Over the age of 65 populations is constantly increasing in the past 50 years. The elderly population is exploding. This is based on the fact that the living conditions of this population is improving, as well as individual and community health, and advances in sanitation. Elderly have the highest medication use in the world compared to other segments of the population. The goal of the medication use is to treat diseases and to make them feel better, which increases their quality of life. Over use of some medic… Show more
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