Usage of traditional medicines among elderly and prednisolone contamination

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Usage of traditional medicines among elderly and prednisolone contamination

The elderly consume many medications including traditional medicines. In 1986, it was found that 29% of elderly took traditional medicines although in 1996, the National Health Morbidity survey reported a 2.3% prevalence.However,studies from other countries showed much higher percentages. The Minist...

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Main Authors:	Ismail, Zabidah, Mohamed, Rafeezul, Mohd. Hassan, Mohd. Hashim, Wan Su, Kamaruzaman
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Universiti Sains Malaysia 2005
Subjects:	RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/332/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/332/1/Usage_of_traditional_medicines_among_elderly..%281%29.pdf

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