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Pharmacokinetics in the elderly

M Mayersohn1

  • 1College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson 85721, USA.

Environmental Health Perspectives
|December 1, 1994
PubMed
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Aging causes gradual physiologic and biochemical changes in animals. Research is needed to determine if the elderly are more susceptible to toxic exposures than younger individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Toxicology
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Aging is a natural process involving gradual physiologic and biochemical alterations.
  • Individual variations in function are significant at any given age.
  • Increased life expectancy and healthcare costs highlight the need to understand aging-related risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate whether the elderly population exhibits increased susceptibility to toxic substances.
  • To determine if age-related changes enhance vulnerability to drugs and environmental toxins.

Main Methods:

  • This study focuses on the physiologic and biochemical changes associated with aging.
  • It examines the functional changes over time, expressed as a rate per year or decade.
  • Individual variability in these functions is a key consideration.

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Main Results:

  • Aging leads to predictable, gradual changes in physiological and biochemical functions.
  • Significant inter-individual variability exists in these age-related functional changes.
  • The study sets the stage for investigating differential toxic risk in aging populations.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding age-related functional changes is crucial for assessing toxicological risks.
  • Further research is warranted to confirm if the elderly are inherently more sensitive to toxins.
  • This foundational knowledge is essential for public health and geriatric care strategies.