Journal article
Self-reported use of natural health products: A cross-sectional telephone survey in older Ontarians
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The self-reported use of natural health products (NHPs) (herbal products and vitamin and mineral supplements) has increased over the past decade in Canada. Because the elderly population might have comorbidities and concurrently administered medications, there is a need to explore the perceptions and behaviors associated with NHPs in this age group.
OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study was to assess the use of NHPs in a cohort of older …
Authors
Levine MAH; Xu S; Gaebel K; Brazier N; Bédard M; Brazil K; Lohfeld L; MacLeod SM
Journal
The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, Vol. 7, No. 6, pp. 383–392
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
December 2009
DOI
10.1016/j.amjopharm.2009.12.003
ISSN
1543-5946