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Retrospective analysis of the prevalence and causes of anaemia in hospitalised elderly patients

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 57 , issue 5 : Entrepreneurship and Africa’s Cultural Context , 2024 , pages: 297–299

DOI: 10.1080/20786190.2015.1071538

Author(s): Anna M van Staden Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa, Dirk JV Weich Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa,

Keywords: anaemia, causes, elderly patients, hospitalised, retrospective,

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Introduction: Anaemia is common in the elderly. Little is known regarding anaemia in hospitalised elderly patients in South Africa. A retrospective study determined the prevalence and causes of anaemia in elderly patients hospitalised for acute medical problems.

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