Drug consumption and cognitive function in non-institutionalized elderly: a population-based study

• Published in: Neurología (Barcelona, Spain) Vol. 25; no. 8; pp. 498 - 506
• Main Authors: Planas-Pujol, X, López-Pousa, S, Vilalta-Franch, J, Monserrat-Vila, S, Garre-Olmo, J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Spain 01.10.2010
• Subjects: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cognition - physiology; Cognition Disorders; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Humans; Pharmaceutical Preparations; Spain; Spain

Drug consumption in the general population is concentrated in the elderly. The aim of this study was to assess the pharmacological profile of elderly people 75 years of age and older, to assess the relationship with the cognitive function and the variables associated with drug consumption. This is a...