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Anemia in the Elderly

By Lodovico Balducci , William B. Ershler , John M. Bennett

Book information

Publisher
Springer
Year
2007
ISBN
9780387495057, 9780387495064, 0387495053, 0387495061
Open Library ID
OL7445937M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
7 MB (7261305 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
148\148
Library
Kingdwarf
Time added
2010-01-07 06:59:20

Description

Anemia in the elderly has been properly defined as the silent epidemic, representing 3 million people in the United States aged 65 years and older. Incidence and prevalence of this condition increase with age. It differs in its etiology, pathogenesis and treatment from anemia in children and younger adults. Anemia is associated with reduced survival, increased risk of functional dependence and hospitalization, increased risk of congestive heart failure and stage renal disease and cognitive disorders. Approximately 70% of anemia in older individuals is reversible.

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