Abstract:Introduction: Anaemia in the elderly is a global health problem, since it is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The World Health Organization’s criteria consider anaemia when level of haemoglobin is less than 13g/dl in male and 12g/dl in female. Anaemia is easier to miss among the elderly because symptoms such as fatigue, generalized weakness, or mental confusion can be linked to the ageing process. However, anaemia should never be considered as a natural part of growing older.
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