Anemia in the Elderly

Anemia in the Elderly
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 148
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ISBN-10 : 9780387495064
ISBN-13 : 0387495061
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Download or read book Anemia in the Elderly written by Lodovico Balducci and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-10-04 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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