The association between anemia and some aspects of functionality in older adults.

Vanessa Leite Braz Yeda Aparecida de Oliveira Duarte Ligiana Pires Corona

Published in: Ciencia & saude coletiva (2019)

The presence of difficulties in chewing and swallowing were associated with higher prevalence of anemia, even after adjustment for other factors, with a dose-response effect, indicating the importance of a multidisciplinary work with older adults.

Keyphrases

physical activity
chronic kidney disease
iron deficiency
risk factors
quality improvement