Beware, anemia may increase the risk of brain disease! - Seniors who experience symptoms of anemia or anemia are known to have higher risk of developing dementia, according to new research. Dementia is a brain disorder that makes sufferers experiencing functional decline and memory.
"We found an increased risk of dementia by 60 percent in the elderly with anemia. Upon calculating other factors such as demographics, other diseases, and so on, the risk still remains high at 40-50 percent," said lead researcher Dr. Kristine Yaffe, of the University of California, as reported by U.S. News.
Given the number of adults and seniors who have anemia, Yaffe suggested that more vigilant about the possibility of dementia in the elderly. Even so, a study conducted on 2,500 women and men aged 70 years showed no evidence that anemia causes dementia.
Yaffe explained that more research needs to be done to determine whether anemia and dementia have a causal relationship. Logically, the red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. People who are anemic deficiency of red blood cells, so lack of oxygen flow to the brain. This could be related to the emergence of dementia.
Anemia can also be an indication of poor overall health. Cause of anemia is iron deficiency and red blood cells. Diseases such as cancer, renal, or other chronic diseases can cause anemia.
"We found an increased risk of dementia by 60 percent in the elderly with anemia. Upon calculating other factors such as demographics, other diseases, and so on, the risk still remains high at 40-50 percent," said lead researcher Dr. Kristine Yaffe, of the University of California, as reported by U.S. News.
Given the number of adults and seniors who have anemia, Yaffe suggested that more vigilant about the possibility of dementia in the elderly. Even so, a study conducted on 2,500 women and men aged 70 years showed no evidence that anemia causes dementia.
Yaffe explained that more research needs to be done to determine whether anemia and dementia have a causal relationship. Logically, the red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. People who are anemic deficiency of red blood cells, so lack of oxygen flow to the brain. This could be related to the emergence of dementia.
Anemia can also be an indication of poor overall health. Cause of anemia is iron deficiency and red blood cells. Diseases such as cancer, renal, or other chronic diseases can cause anemia.
