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Claim Text: The decline in benzodiazepine use among older adults has stalled since 2020, possibly related to the Covid pandemic.
Simplified Text: The decline in benzodiazepine use among older adults has stalled since 2020, potentially due to the Covid pandemic.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: Paula Span
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-05", "start_year": 2020 }
Subject Tags: Statistics Drugs Medicine Covid-19
UUID: 39431901-5d04-4105-a678-685f19796ba6
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Created: October 1, 2026 at 11:10 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: October 1, 2026 at 11:10 AM (1 week ago)

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3 Common Drugs Older Adults May Be Overusing

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Medical researchers find that many older adults are overusing common medications like benzodiazepines, antibiotics, and aspirin, despite updated guidelines and increased risks. This overuse is attributed to medical inertia and ingrained habits among clinicians and patients.

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