Iron deficiency is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality in the elderly living in long-term care facilities

Volume: 29, Issue: 5, Pages: 737 - 743
Published: May 1, 2013
Abstract
The association between serum iron status, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and all-cause mortality remains controversial in the elderly. In the present study, we aim to determine the relevance of serum iron level on the incidences of CVD and all-cause mortality in an elderly population. A baseline cohort of 336 participants, aged ≥65 y, was recruited from eight long-term care facilities between 2002 and 2003. The degree of iron deficiency was...
Paper Details
Title
Iron deficiency is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality in the elderly living in long-term care facilities
Published Date
May 1, 2013
Journal
Volume
29
Issue
5
Pages
737 - 743
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