Excess risk of falls and fractures amongst older people with sedative-hypnotic polypharmacy: an analysis of Korean National Health Insurance Senior Cohort Database
SHD polypharmacy is common amongst Korean older population and is associated with a drug count-dependent increase in the risk of falls and fractures. These findings highlight the need for safer prescribing practices and increased attention to prevent falls or fractures amongst older individuals experiencing SHD polypharmacy.
Authors
- Hye‐Young Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3260-2623)
- Jaehee Jung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0985-2457)
- Hyeun Ah Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1194-742X)
- Minkyoung Kang
Institutions
- Austin College (US)
- Yonsei University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Age and Ageing
- Published
- 2025-11-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afaf360
- Primary Topic
- Sleep and related disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00