Abstract:Background:Anemia of any degree contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality and has a significant effect on the quality of life of elderly women. Despite its clinical importance, anemia in the elderly women is underrecognized.Objectives:The objective of this study was to assess the magnitude and correlates of anemia in elderly women of a resettlement colony of Delhi.Materials and Methods:A community-based, cross-sectional study for the duration of 1 year was conducted among 512 geriatric women (≥60 ye… Show more
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