The Utilization of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Saudi Older Adults: A Population-Based Study.

Background: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is an integral part of patients' therapeutic experience worldwide. Among Saudi older adults, less is known about CAM utilization.

Objectives: To determine the prevalence, patterns, and factors associated with CAM utilization among SOA.

The prevalence of benzodiazepines utilization and its association with falls among Saudi older adults; results from the Saudi national survey for elderly Health (SNSEH).

Purpose: First, to determine benzodiazepines prevalence (BDZs) among Saudi older adults (SOA); Second, to quantify the association between BDZs use and falls among SOA. Third, to determine falls effect on all-cause mortality among SOA.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that used the Saudi National Survey for Elderly Health; a nationally-representative, population-based survey.