Anemia prevalence and hemoglobin levels are associated with long-term exposure to air pollution in an older population
Background: Anemia, a highly prevalent disorder in elderly populations, is associated with numerous adverse health outcomes, including increased mortality, impaired functional status and cognitive disorders. Approximately two-thirds of anemia in American elderly is caused by chronic inflammation or...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-04-01
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| Series: | Environment International |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412016303737 |