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.
Publication types
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Letter
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aging / blood*
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Anemia / blood
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Anemia / epidemiology*
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Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / blood
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Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / epidemiology*
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Disabled Persons / statistics & numerical data
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Humans
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Iron / blood*
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Prevalence
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Residence Characteristics
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Women's Health