Drs. Conti and Alexander are supported by grant RO1 HS0189960 from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. At the time of study, Ms. Pillarella was supported by grant T35 AG029795 from the National Institute on Aging Short-Term Aging-Related Research Program. The authors gratefully acknowledge helpful feedback from Daniel Carlat, M.D., and Anthony Mascola, M.D. The statements, findings, conclusions, views, and opinions contained and expressed in this article are based in part on data obtained under license from the following IMS Health Incorporated information service(s): National Disease and Therapeutic Index” (1998–2009), IMS Health Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Such statements, findings, conclusions, views, and opinions are not necessarily those of IMS Health Incorporated or any of its affiliated or subsidiary entities.
Dr. Alexander is a consultant for IMS Health Incorporated. The other authors report no competing interests.