Anemia in the elderly and senile age

Anemic syndrome is detected in 1/3 of the population. Geriatric patients are one of the main risk group for anemia. The most common types of anemias in patients of older age groups are iron deficiency and B12-deficiency anemia, anemia of chronic diseases, anemia in kidney pathology and myelodysplastic syndrome. Any anemia leads to a decrease in the quality of life, increased morbidity and mortality and requires timely diagnosis and treatment