Anemia in the elderly—Clinical findings and impact on health

Anemia is common in older people and it becomes more so with advancing decades. Because the older population is increasing, the prevalence of anemia and consequently its impact on health and healthcare expenditure is expected to rise. Although the causes and consequences of anemia have not been full...

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Published in:Critical reviews in oncology/hematology 2006-05, Vol.58 (2), p.156-165
Main Authors: Balducci, L., Ershler, W.B., Krantz, S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Alzheimer Disease - economics
Alzheimer Disease - etiology
Anemia
Anemia - complications
Anemia - economics
Anemia - epidemiology
Anemia - therapy
Anemias. Hemoglobinopathies
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiovascular Diseases - economics
Cardiovascular Diseases - etiology
Chronic Disease
Comorbidities
Diseases of red blood cells
Elderly
Erythropoietic agents
Erythropoietin
Fatigue - economics
Fatigue - etiology
Female
Geriatric Assessment
Health Care Costs
Health Services for the Aged
Hematologic and hematopoietic diseases
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Survival Analysis
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Summary:Anemia is common in older people and it becomes more so with advancing decades. Because the older population is increasing, the prevalence of anemia and consequently its impact on health and healthcare expenditure is expected to rise. Although the causes and consequences of anemia have not been fully elucidated and its etiology is occasionally elusive, clinical evidence has indicated that anemia itself is a cause of morbidity and it can complicate other health conditions. The clinical approach to anemia is evolving. In the past, anemia was mainly seen as a sign of underlying disease; today, anemia is considered to be a cause of severe deterioration of quality of life, morbidity, and decline in physical function, and a risk factor for death. A better understanding of anemia in the elderly will lead to improved treatment strategies, including the more judicious use of transfusion and appropriate use of erythropoietic agents.
ISSN:1040-8428
1879-0461
DOI:10.1016/j.critrevonc.2005.09.003