What is the worldwide prevalence of polypharmacy in the elderly population?
Polypharmacy is highly prevalent globally, affecting nearly 40% of the elderly population, highlighting the need for interventions to avoid inappropriate prescribing.
Nearly 40% of the elderly population is exposed to PP. The prevalence of PP is significantly higher in elderly individuals aged 70 or older, in developed regions and in nursing homes. It is important to focus on avoiding inappropriate PP in this population to address the growing burden of PP.
Wang et al. (Thu,) studied this question.