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Direct linkMorgan, Gareth – Health Education Journal, 2008
Aspirin has far-reaching public health potential in reducing the risk of heart attacks, ischemic strokes and possibly cancer. Balanced against this potential are undesirable effects of the drug. It seems reasonable to allow every individual over the age of 50 years to make an informed choice about whether or not to take aspirin. A health education…
Descriptors: Health Education, Smoking, Public Health, Foreign Countries
Cooper, Sally-Ann – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1998
Physical disorders and pharmacotherapy for 134 people with mental retardation (ages 65 years and older) living in the United Kingdom were compared to 73 younger adults with mental retardation. Results showed the older group had higher rates of urinary incontinence, immobility, hearing impairments, arthritis, hypertension, and cerebrovascular…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Aging (Individuals), Drug Therapy, Drug Use
