Aspirin is as advantageous and safe for use in the elderly as it is for younger and middle-aged adults.

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Aspirin use in the elderly carries a higher risk of bleeding, particularly gastrointestinal and intracranial, and the balance of benefits and risks is different compared to younger populations. The risks of long-term aspirin use may outweigh the benefits for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in older adults.

Aspirin Is as Advantageous and Safe for Use in the Elderly