Distribution of types of anemia in persons 65 years and older, United States: NHANES III, phase 2, 1991 to 1994
Anemia . | No. in the United States . | Type, % . | All anemia, % . |
|---|---|---|---|
| With nutrient deficiency | |||
| Iron only | 467 000 | 48.3 | 16.6 |
| Folate only | 181 000 | 18.8 | 6.4 |
| B12 only | 166 000 | 17.2 | 5.9 |
| Folate and B12 | 56 000 | 5.8 | 2.0 |
| Iron with folate or B12 or both | 95 000 | 9.9 | 3.4 |
| Total | 965 000 | 100.0 | 34.3 |
| Without nutrient deficiencies | |||
| Renal insufficiency only | 230 000 | 12.4 | 8.2 |
| ACI, no renal insufficiency | 554 000 | 30.0 | 19.7 |
| Renal insufficiency and ACI | 120 000 | 6.5 | 4.3 |
| UA | 945 000 | 51.1 | 33.6 |
| Total | 1 849 000 | 100.0 | 65.7 |
| Total, all anemia | 2 814 000 | NA | 100.0 |
Anemia . | No. in the United States . | Type, % . | All anemia, % . |
|---|---|---|---|
| With nutrient deficiency | |||
| Iron only | 467 000 | 48.3 | 16.6 |
| Folate only | 181 000 | 18.8 | 6.4 |
| B12 only | 166 000 | 17.2 | 5.9 |
| Folate and B12 | 56 000 | 5.8 | 2.0 |
| Iron with folate or B12 or both | 95 000 | 9.9 | 3.4 |
| Total | 965 000 | 100.0 | 34.3 |
| Without nutrient deficiencies | |||
| Renal insufficiency only | 230 000 | 12.4 | 8.2 |
| ACI, no renal insufficiency | 554 000 | 30.0 | 19.7 |
| Renal insufficiency and ACI | 120 000 | 6.5 | 4.3 |
| UA | 945 000 | 51.1 | 33.6 |
| Total | 1 849 000 | 100.0 | 65.7 |
| Total, all anemia | 2 814 000 | NA | 100.0 |
NA indicates not applicable.