Clinico-Haematological Profile of Geriatric Anaemia (A Study of 300 Cases)
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https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v17i1.18921Keywords:
Anaemia, Geriatric patients, Clinico-haematological profile.Abstract
Introduction: Anaemia in the elderly patients is associated with increased morbidity and poor health related
quality of life. It is an emerging global health problem for 21st century which negatively impacts quality of life.
Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study is to know clinico-haematological patterns and morphological types
of anaemia in elderly.
Material and Methodology: The present study is a descriptive cross-sectional study, which was conducted in
Pathology Department of P.D.U. Government Medical College, Rajkot in which all the indoor patients of 60 years
and above and clinically diagnosed as anaemic were included. Haematological investigations, factors like age,
gender, symptoms and signs, peripheral blood smear, cause and grade of anaemia were utilized in this.
Result: Total 300 cases were studied; anaemia of chronic disease in age group 60-65 years was most common.
Males were affected more than females. Smoking was the most common associated factor. Mostly respiratory
system involved. Normochromic normocytic anaemia mostly seen. Grade-1 (mild) anaemia was most common.
Conclusion: Geriatric anaemia being under-reported and inadequately investigated, especially when mild, there
is need of evaluation of even mild cases. Further studies with larger population and wider parameters should be
encouraged.
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