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Deprescribing in Primary Care Patients Aged 65 Years and Older Exemplified by Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, and Insomnia: A Literature Review
Background. An aging population has become a fact around the world. It is estimated that by 2050, individuals over the age of 65 will constitute more than 56.7% of the European population. Aging involves a series of physiological changes and is a highly variable process among individuals. In elderly patients with hypertension, type 2 diabetes, or insomnia, treatment de-escalation is frequently required. This study identifies challenges physicians encounter in daily practice during the deprescribing process and high …