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A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Factors Associated With Nonadherence and Discontinuation of Statins Among People Aged ≥65 Years.

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Abstract
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Older individuals (aged ≥65 years) are commonly prescribed statins but may experience a range of barriers in adhering to therapy. The factors associated with poor statin adherence and/or discontinuation among this population have not been comprehensively reviewed.

Year of Publication
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2018
Journal
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The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences
Date Published
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2018
ISSN Number
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1079-5006
URL
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https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article-lookup/doi/10.1093/gerona/glx256
DOI
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10.1093/gerona/glx256
Short Title
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J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci
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