Anticholinergic burden: First comprehensive analysis using claims data shows large variation by age and sex.
Jonas ReinoldMalte BraitmaierOliver RiedelUlrike HaugPublished in: PloS one (2021)
Although a clinically relevant AB is particularly common in older persons, prevalence in younger age groups was up to 7%. Given the risks associated with AB in older persons, targeted interventions at the prescriber level are needed. Furthermore, risks associated with AB in younger persons should be explored.