Older adults taking 5 or more prescription drugs face higher risk of death, study finds
- Posted on July 30, 2026
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Older adults taking 5 or more prescription drugs face higher risk of death, study finds
Each additional prescription medication was linked to a 7% increase in death risk among older adults, raising urgent questions about deprescribing.