Duration of anticholinergic burden and polypharmacy and the risk of fractures in older Korean adults: a nationwide cohort study

Key Points

• Fracture risk increases with higher anticholinergic burden among older adults, indicating medication management importance.
• Older Korean adults with significant polypharmacy experience an elevated risk of fractures, showing clear associations.
• Cohort study analyzes nationwide data to uncover important links between medication exposure and health outcomes.
• Monitoring anticholinergic use calls for further examination due to potential health risks in this demographic.