Abstract
Iron status and associated risk factors were assessed in a population-based study of 684 community-dwelling women, 70-79 years old. Iron deficiency, iron deficiency anemia, and elevated iron stores were found in 5.8%, 3.8%, and 9.0% of women, respectively. The prevalence of both anemia and iron deficiency anemia increased significantly with increasing disability.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 357-358 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Haematologica |
Volume | 89 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - Mar 2004 |
Keywords
- Aging
- Anemia
- Community
- Iron status
- Women
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Hematology