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J Nutr Health Aging
; 12(3): 194-6, 2008 Mar.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18309441
ABSTRACT
Frail older people are still under-represented in clinical trials. The evidence-base for clinical decision-making in this age group is poor even though older patients are the core business of health services. We examine possible causes for the exclusion of older people from clinical trials and propose possible solutions for this unjust and inequitable situation. Some progress has been made but more needs done to ensure equality and uniformly high standards of health care for older people.