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The Definition of Anemia in Older Persons.

Authors :
Izaks, Gerbrand J.
Westendorp, Rudi G. J.
Knook, Dick L.
Source :
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association; 5/12/99, Vol. 281 Issue 18, p1714, 4p, 3 Charts, 2 Graphs
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Reports a study which looks into whether hemoglobin concentrations defined as anemia by the World Health Organization (WHO) are associated with increased mortality in older persons; Objective; Design; Setting; Participants; Main outcome measures; Results; Conclusions.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
281
Issue :
18
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1851471
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.281.18.1714