Haemoglobin, anaemia, dementia and cognitive decline in the elderly, a systematic review
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Anaemia may increase risk of dementia or cognitive decline. There is also evidence that high haemoglobin levels increase risk of stroke, and consequently possible cognitive impairment. The elderly are more at risk of developing demen...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
BMC
2008-08-01
|
| Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/8/18 |