Anemia in the Elderly
2007 ed.
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0387097910
ISBN-13
9780387097916
Edition
2007 ed.
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Aug 28th, 2008
Print length
145 Pages
Weight
286 grams
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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. 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.
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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