[PHNUTR-L] Anemia, morbidity, and mortality in older adults: need for greater recognition.

[Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD]

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  Geriatrics. 2005 Dec;60(12):22-9. 	
     Does anemia matter? Anemia, morbidity, and mortality in older 
adults: need for greater recognition.
     Dharmarajan TS, Pais W, Norkus EP.

     New York Medical College, Valhall, NY; Our Lady of Mercy Medical 
Center, Bronx, NY; University Hospital of New York Medical College, NY, USA.

     Anemia is common and under recognized in older adults and 
associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Estimates of 
prevalence of anemia in older adults vary considerably based on the 
setting, gender, age and definition used and likely to increase further 
based on aging trends. Rather than simply a consequence of aging, anemia 
is a marker of underlying disease, requiring investigation for an 
etiology. A cause is discernible in at least two-thirds of cases; 
management involves addressing the underlying disease process, 
replacement of deficient nutrients or the use of erythropoietic factors.

     PMID: 16343033 [PubMed - in process]
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