2016
DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2015-0565
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Vitamin B12 status in older adults living in Ontario long-term care homes: prevalence and incidence of deficiency with supplementation as a protective factor

Abstract: Vitamin B 12 (B12) deficiency, although treatable, impacts up to 43% of community-living older adults; long-term care (LTC) residents may be at greater risk. Recommendations for screening require further evidence on prevalence and incidence in LTC. Small, ungeneralizable samples provide a limited perspective on these issues. The purposes of this study were to report prevalence of B12 deficiency at admission to LTC, incidence 1 year post-admission, and identify subgroups with differential risk. This multi-site … Show more

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“…Iron, folate, and vitamin B 12 are largely intertwined in the production of red blood cells (RBC) and are the most common nutrient deficiencies associated with anemia [ 5 , 6 ]. Deficiency in these nutrients have also been implicated in impaired cognition and depression [ 7 , 8 ], increased risk of falls [ 9 ], decreased quality of life and increased risk of mortality in older adults [ 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Iron, folate, and vitamin B 12 are largely intertwined in the production of red blood cells (RBC) and are the most common nutrient deficiencies associated with anemia [ 5 , 6 ]. Deficiency in these nutrients have also been implicated in impaired cognition and depression [ 7 , 8 ], increased risk of falls [ 9 ], decreased quality of life and increased risk of mortality in older adults [ 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%