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Primary causes of death in patients receiving polypharmacy randomised either to telephone intervention by pharmacist or to control group. Values are number (%)
| Primary cause of death | Control group (n=223) | Intervention group (n=219) |
|---|---|---|
| All causes | 38 (18) | 25 (11)* |
| Cardiovascular events | 20 (33) | 11 (16) |
| Renal failure | 3 (5) | 0 (0) |
| Cancer | 4 (6) | 5 (8) |
| Infection | 9 (14) | 6 (10) |
| Other | 2 (3) | 3 (5) |
P<0.05.
