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Comparison of comorbidities between patients with and without polypharmacy.
| Variables | Number of medications >6 | Number of medications <6 | t value | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 71.36 ± 7.36 | 70.93 ± 8.93 | 0.35 | 0.73 |
| Number of comorbidities | 2.7 ± 0.97 | 2.28 ± 0.83 | 3.12 | 0.002∗ |
Values are expressed as mean ± SD. Student “t” test. ∗Significant.
