Prevalence of Anaemia among the Elderly in Malaysia and Its Associated Factors: Does Ethnicity Matter?
Introduction. Anaemia is common among the elderly, yet it remains an underresearched clinical condition. This study investigates ethnic differences in prevalence of anaemia and identifies potential factors associated with anaemia in the elderly. Methods. Data from the National Health & Morbidity...
Main Authors: | Muslimah Yusof, S. Maria Awaluddin, Maisarah Omar, Noor Ani Ahmad, Fazly Azry Abdul Aziz, Rasidah Jamaluddin, Tahir Aris, Maw Pin Tan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Environmental and Public Health |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/1803025 |
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