Iron deficiency can cause cognitive impairment in geriatric patients

Yavuz B. B., Cankurtaran M., Haznedaroglu I. C., Halil M., Ulger Z., Altun B., ...More

JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING, vol.16, no.3, pp.220-224, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 16 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s12603-011-0351-7
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.220-224
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Deficiency of iron, which plays an important role in oxygen transport and storage, may lead to cerebral hypoxia and cognitive decline. This relationship which was studied in children and adults was not evaluated in the elderly. The objective of this study is to examine the effect of iron deficiency on cognitive function in the elderly.