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National Senior Safety Week: Drug Safety for Seniors
Sources News Release
http://www.sources.com/Releases/NR1768.htm
Publisher: Canada Safety Council
Date Written: 25/10/2012
Year Published: 2012
Resource Type: Article
Many older Canadians are on multiple medications to treat a wide spectrum of ailments and improve quality of life. But without taking proper precautions, these life-saving and life-improving drugs can cause sickness and premature death.
Abstract: Many older Canadians are on multiple medications to treat a wide spectrum of ailments and improve quality of life. But without taking proper precautions, these life-saving and life-improving drugs can cause sickness and premature death.
Nearly two-thirds of Canadians ages 65 and up are taking five or more types of prescription medication every year. One in five seniors is taking 10 or more types of prescribed drugs annually, and 5.5 per cent, or about one in 20 seniors, are taking 15 or more...
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