Anaemia in Tanzanian Elderly Linked to Micronutrient Deficiency and Functional Decline.
The study looked at anaemia in elderly patients in Tanzania. Anaemia is common in this group and can affect their physical and mental abilities. The researchers wanted to find out how many elderly patients in hospitals had anaemia, how severe it was, and if they lacked important nutrients. They found that anaemia is a problem for elderly patients in Tanzania, and some of them also had low levels of important nutrients.