Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anaemia in Older Hospitalised Patients

Tay, Matthew Rong Jie; Ong, Yong Yau

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“…This finding closely corroborates to that of Ramachandra et al 13 Shavelle et al, and Tay et al, found equal number of male and female elderly anaemic cases in their study. 2,14 In another study by Choi et al the total number of elderly anaemic females were found to be more as compared to total number of males. 11 In our series, the mean haemoglobin level in the study geriatric population was 9.08±2.309 g/dl.…”

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Pattern of anemia in elderly patients

Jain

2019

Int J Res Med Sci

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Background: Anemia is one of the common significant factors responsible for the morbidity and mortality in elderly patients of age 60 years and above. The present was done with the aim to assess the consequences of anemia, and potential etiologies that increase risk of adverse events in geriatric population.Methods: This was a prospective observational study conducted at the department of pathology at Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and associated Dr. B. R. A. M. Hospital, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, during the period from December 2011 to December 2012. A total of 150 patients with hemoglobin <12 gm% in female and <13 gm% in male satisfying the WHO criteria of anemia (hemoglobin (Hb) were included in the study. Detailed laboratory investigation of haemoglobin and relevant diagnostic tests were done in all the patients to identify the etiology.Results: The prevalence rate of anemia was 68.67%. Proportion of anemia in males was 56.6% and in females it was 43.4%.Fatigue was the most common symptom found in 87.88 % of patients. Overall mean MCV values in the study population were 80.12±10.71 (fL). Most of the patients were mild anaemic (45.3%). Normocytic-normochromic type of anemia was the most common type constituting 64%.Conclusions: There are no specific clinical guidelines to manage geriatric anemia at present. It is clear that anemia in the elderly should be evaluated, and the underlying cause should be identified at the earliest and treated whenever possible.

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Pattern of anemia in elderly patients

Jain

2019

Int J Res Med Sci

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“…Evidences showed that anemia in elderly has been strongly linked with severe complications, including impaired physical functioning [ 10 ], decreased functionality [ 11 ], multidimensional loss of function [ 12 ], increased risk of frailty [ 13 – 15 ], depression [ 16 ], cognitive impairment [ 17 ], obstructive sleeping apnea [ 18 ], frequent comorbidity and hospitalization [ 19 – 21 ], and increased risk of death [ 20 , 22 , 23 ]. Despite old age being a major risk factor for anemia which threatens the quality of elderly life and has a substantial social and economic effects, anemia, however, should not be accepted as an inevitable consequence of aging, as it does reflect poor health and increased vulnerability to adverse outcomes in older persons [ 24 , 25 ].…”

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Magnitude of Anemia in Geriatric Population Visiting Outpatient Department at the University of Gondar Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: Implication for Community-Based Screening

Melku

Asefa

Mohamednur

et al. 2018

Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research

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Objective This study is aimed at assessing the magnitude and its associated factors of anemia in geriatric population visiting outpatient department at the University of Gondar referral hospital, northwest Ethiopia. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted among elder patients in Gondar town, North Gondar District, in May 2013. A total of 200 randomly selected geriatric population participated in the study. Summary statistics were computed and presented in tables and figure. Both bivariate and multivariable binary logistic regression were fitted to identify associated factors. A P value < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Result The median age of the study participants was 65 years (Interquartile range (IQR): 8 years). The prevalence of anemia in the geriatric patients was 54.5% (n = 109), of which 61.5% (n = 67) were males. Mild type anemia was predominant, 55.96% (n = 61). Geriatric patients with an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (AOR = 9.04, 95% CI: 4.2–19.7) and who are vegetarians (AOR = 2.2, 95% CI: 1.03–4.71) were at high risk of developing anemia. Conclusion The magnitude of anemia was high in geriatrics. Mild anemia was the predominant type. Vegetarians and geriatrics with elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate were more likely to develop anemia. Hence, early diagnosis and management of anemia have paramount importance to prevent adverse outcomes in geriatrics.

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“…Dharmarajan et al found maximum number of cases anaemia in the age group 70-79 years 14 and Tay et al found maximum number of anaemia cases in the age group of 75-84 years. 15 Our study hence highlights that most of the anaemic elderly might have an underlying treatable cause for anaemia. It is essential to aware of the coexistence of anaemia in elderly, although the presenting manifestation may be for a different reason.…”

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Morphological Pattern of Anaemia in Geriatrics: Hospital Based Study of 126 Cases

Kushtagi¹,

H²,

Neeravari³

et al. 2016

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BACKGROUND Anaemia is a common public health concern in geriatric age group (More than 60 yrs. of age) and can have significant morbidity and mortality. WHO criteria to determine anaemia is hemoglobin level <13g/dl in male and <12 g/dl in female. AIM To study the morphological patterns of anaemia in geriatrics. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 126 patients above the age of 60 yrs. were included in the present study from Jan 2015 to Dec 2015. Detailed laboratory studies were done. RESULTS Out of 126 anaemic patients the commonest age group was between 60-70 yrs. with male preponderance. Majority of patients had Microcytic Hypochromic anaemia followed by normocytic normochromic anaemia. Hence, identifying morphological type of anaemia is absolutely essential for further identification of the cause and treatment. CONCLUSION Confirming the prevalence and morphological patterns of geriatric anaemia is important to further investigate the etiology and to reach at a confirmative diagnosis, which ultimately helps in the management of anaemia and the underlying cause.

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anaemia in Older Hospitalised Patients

Cited by 18 publications

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Pattern of anemia in elderly patients

Pattern of anemia in elderly patients

Magnitude of Anemia in Geriatric Population Visiting Outpatient Department at the University of Gondar Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: Implication for Community-Based Screening

Morphological Pattern of Anaemia in Geriatrics: Hospital Based Study of 126 Cases

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