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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Toxicology

Context:

  • The global population of older adults is rapidly increasing.
  • Existing poisoning prevention strategies often focus on children, with limited specific attention to older adults.
  • Older adults experience unique vulnerabilities and risks, including drug-related poisonings.

Purpose:

  • To identify vulnerability factors in older adults.
  • To determine the primary causes of poisoning among Ibero-American older adults.
  • To outline accident and poisoning prevention strategies for the elderly population.

Summary:

  • A systematic literature review identified key risk factors and causes of poisoning in older adults across Ibero-America.
  • The study highlights that most poisoning prevention efforts primarily target children, inadequately addressing the needs of the elderly.
  • Drug-related poisonings represent a significant risk for this demographic.

Impact:

  • Emphasizes the urgent need for developing and implementing specialized poisoning prevention programs for older adults.
  • Advocates for integrating specific safety measures into positive aging models to mitigate social risks.
  • Provides a foundation for future research and policy development in geriatric toxicology and safety.