Table 2 Summary of results, including sensitivity analyses and use of alternative criteria for anaemia
From: Prevalence of anaemia in older persons: systematic review
| Â | Number of studies | Number of individuals | Anaemia (weighted mean %) |
|---|---|---|---|
WHO criteria | Â | Â | Â |
All studies | 34 | 85409 | 17 |
Community/Nursing Home | 31 | 71456 | 13 |
Community only | 27 | 69975 | 12 |
Nursing Homes only | 4 | 1481 | 47 |
Hospital admissions only | 3 | 13953 | 40 |
Sensitivity analyses | Â | Â | Â |
Community/Nursing Home before 2000 | 12 | 19708 | 15 |
Community/Nursing Home 2000 and later | 18 | 51748 | 12 |
Men | 26 | 23856 | 15 |
Women | 28 | 35781 | 14 |
Community only using Hb only | 26 | 68912 | 12 |
Alternative criteria | Â | Â | Â |
Community/Nursing Home Hb ≤ 120 g/L | 3 | 2516 | 9 |
Community/Nursing Home Hb ≤ 110 g/L | 4 | 21611 | 6 |