Use of psychoactive drugs and related falls among older people living in a community in Brazil

• Main Authors: Chaimowicz Flávio (Author), Ferreira Teresinha de Jesus Xavier Martins (Author), Miguel Denise Freire Assumpção (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade de São Paulo, 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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INTRODUCTION: Population aging in Brazil has increased the prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease) and affective disorders (anxiety, depression), all common in old age. A retrospective study was carried out with the purpose of ascertaining if there is...