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Association between statin use and physical function among community‐dwelling older Japanese adults

Geriatrics
Author
H Kawai et al..
Used Parameters : PBF

Publication Year : 2017

Country : Japan

Journal : Geriatrics & Gerontology International

Aim Statin‐associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) are the muscle‐related side‐effects of statins, but the association between statin use and physical function among community‐dwelling older adults is unclear. The objective of the present study was to examine the association between statin use and physical function among community‐dwelling older Japanese adults by considering the risk factors of statin‐associated muscle symptoms. Methods The participants were 1022 community‐dwelling older adults aged 65–88 years …
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