The evaluation of anaemia in an older primary care population: retrospective population-based study
Background: Anaemia is common in older people and the identification of potentially reversible haematinic deficiencies relies on appropriate investigation, often undertaken in primary care. Aim: To determine the laboratory prevalence of anaemia, the types of anaemia observed, and the biochemical and...
Main Authors: | David McCartney, Brian Shine, Deborah Hay, Daniel S Lasserson |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Royal College of General Practitioners
2017-10-01
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Series: | BJGP Open |
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Online Access: | https://bjgpopen.org/content/1/4/bjgpopen17X101157 |
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