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Polypharmacy, cardiovascular-specific medication use, and comorbidity burden among elderly residents in care homes of Colombo District, Sri Lanka: A cross-sectional study

2026-01-08

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<title>Abstract</title> <p> <bold>Background</bold> Multimorbidity is a significant contemporary public health challenge globally, with older adults being disproportionately affected. This vulnerability often necessitates long-term pharmacotherapy, increasing the risk of polypharmacy. The concurrent use of multiple medications can lead to adverse health outcomes. Elderly care home residents are particularly sus...

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10.21203/rs.3.rs-8502816/v1
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