Dependence of the risk of falls increasing from quantity of medication in elderly and old patients
Falls in elderly and senile patients increase as the population ages. The highest frequency is observed in “fragile” patients with several geriatric syndromes and comorbid pathology.Today we have a serious problem remains the lack of awareness of doctors of all specialties about increasing the risk of osteoporotic fractures, femoral neck fractures and total mortality when taking 3 or more drugs in this category of patients. Therefore, it is necessary to consult a geriatric physician to correct therapy and reduce the risk of side effects of polypragmasy. (For citation: Karaeva EV. Dependence of the risk of falls increasing from quantity of medication in elderly and old patients. Russian Family Doctor. 2018;22(1):32-35. doi 10.17816/RFD2018132-35).