Higher hemoglobin levels are associated with better physical performance among older adults without anemia: a longitudinal analysis

Abstract Background Anemia is the most common hematological abnormality among older adults, and it is associated with decreased physical performance. But the role of hemoglobin in the absence of anemia remains unclear. Thus, this study aimed to assess the impact of hemoglobin levels on physical perf...

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Main Authors: Ligiana Pires Corona, Flavia Cristina Drumond Andrade, Tiago da Silva Alexandre, Tábatta Renata Pereira de Brito, Daniella Pires Nunes, Yeda Aparecida de Oliveira Duarte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-02937-4