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Benzodiazepine Use in Older Adults in the United States, Ontario, and Australia from 2010 to 2016.

Jonathan BrettDonovan T MaustZach BouckRosalinda V IgnacioGraham MecredyEve A KerrSacha BhatiaAdam G ElshaugSallie A Pearson
Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2018)
Consistent with other international studies, there have been small but significant reductions in the incidence and prevalence of benzodiazepine use in older adults in all three countries, with the exception of incidence in Australia, although use remains inappropriately high-particularly in those aged 85 and older-which warrants further attention from clinicians and policy-makers.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • physical activity
  • public health
  • healthcare
  • working memory
  • palliative care
  • community dwelling