A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Factors Associated With Nonadherence and Discontinuation of Statins Among People Aged ≥65 Years.
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| Abstract | 
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              Older individuals (aged ≥65 years) are commonly prescribed statins but may experience a range of barriers in adhering to therapy. The factors associated with poor statin adherence and/or discontinuation among this population have not been comprehensively reviewed.  | 
        
| Year of Publication | 
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              2018 
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| Journal | 
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              The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences 
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| Date Published | 
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              2018 
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| ISSN Number | 
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              1079-5006 
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| URL | 
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              https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article-lookup/doi/10.1093/gerona/glx256 
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| DOI | 
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              10.1093/gerona/glx256 
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| Short Title | 
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              J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 
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