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Review
. 2011 Nov;27(4):523-39.
doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2011.07.003. Epub 2011 Sep 22.

Aging and disease prevention

Roger J Zoorob  1 , Courtney J Kihlberg, Sarah E Taylor
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Aging and disease prevention

Roger J Zoorob et al. Clin Geriatr Med. 2011 Nov.

Abstract

This article reviews evidence-based recommendations for geriatric prevention disciplines and topics including health behaviors (e.g., smoking cessation, physical activity), metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, cancers, immunizations, depression, the promotion of independence,and polypharmacy. Recommendations for both the one-on-one, clinic-based setting and for community-wide initiatives are covered for each topic, as appropriate.

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