Anemia in the elderly: current understanding and emerging concepts
R Eisenstaedt, BWJH Penninx, RC Woodman - Blood reviews, 2006 - Elsevier
Anemia is currently defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a hemoglobin (Hb)
level< 13 g/dL in men and< 12 g/dL in women. While estimates vary widely, nearly one
quarter of community-based octagenerians and one half of the chronically ill elderly have Hb
levels that satisfy a diagnosis of anemia according to these criteria. A growing body of
evidence has linked adverse events with even “mild” anemia or low-normal Hb in the
elderly. Recent studies suggest strongly that aging is associated with dysregulation of pro …
level< 13 g/dL in men and< 12 g/dL in women. While estimates vary widely, nearly one
quarter of community-based octagenerians and one half of the chronically ill elderly have Hb
levels that satisfy a diagnosis of anemia according to these criteria. A growing body of
evidence has linked adverse events with even “mild” anemia or low-normal Hb in the
elderly. Recent studies suggest strongly that aging is associated with dysregulation of pro …