Nutrition in the elderly: hypovitaminosis and its implications.
Several factors combine to produce low levels of important vitamins in elderly patients. The astute clinician will determine which factors are most likely at work in a specific patient and determine the best course of action to replenish vitamin levels.
Baker
Herman
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Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA.
D000368:Aged; D018798:Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D000748:Anemia, Macrocytic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D001361:Avitaminosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D004032:Diet; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D014815:Vitamins / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014815:Vitamins