Anemia and Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Elderly.

Abstract

Objective: The present study was carried out to assess the prevalence of anemia, vitamin B 12 deficiency and hyperhomocysteinemia among elderly in slums of West Delhi. Methods:A cross-sectional study was carried out among 234 elderly aged 60 and above in slums of West Delhi. 5 ml blood was collected from 116 elderly and was analyzed for hemoglobin, Vitamin B 12 and homocysteine. Anemia was defined as hemoglobin <130 g/L and <120 g/l for male and female, respectively, Vitamin B 12 deficiency as serum Vitamin B 12 <203 pg/ml and hyperhomocysteinemia as serum homocysteine >15 µmol/l. Results:The overall prevalence of anemia, Vitamin B 12 deficiency, and hyperhomocysteinemia among elderly was 57.76%, 36.36%, and 57.57%, respectively. Among anemic elderly, 33.33% and 64.15% had Vitamin B 12 deficiency and hyperhomocysteinemia, respectively. Conclusion:More than half of the elderly population was anemic, while one-third was having Vitamin B 12 deficiency.

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“…Studi menyebutkan sebanyak 36,36% mengalami defisiensi vitamin B12. 4 Defisiensi vitamin B12 pada lansia disebabkan karena faktor penuaan dan asupan makanan. 5 Selain vitamin B12, studi lain menunjukkan bahwa 49% lansia mengalami defisiensi vitamin B6.…”