Serum ferritin in institutionalised elderly patients.
Serum ferritin was assessed in 101 patients (aged 63 to 93 years) in geriatric care unit. The mean value of serum ferritin 288.7 micrograms/l is higher with larger SD (280.9 micrograms/l) comparing to the younger age groups. There was a significant sex difference with higher values in men. The interpretation and biological significance of increased serum ferritin in elderly is discussed.
IIIrd Internal Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Praha.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D005293:Ferritins / Q000097:blood*; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009735:Nursing Homes
D005293:Ferritins