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[Changes in the blood cell counts with aging].

K Kubota1, T Shirakura, T Orui

  • 1Department of Medicine, Kusatsu Branch Hospital, Gunma University School of Medicine.

Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi. Japanese Journal of Geriatrics
|July 1, 1991
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Aging impacts blood cell counts and serum levels. Hemoglobin, red blood cells, and hematocrit decline with age, particularly in men, possibly due to reduced protein intake.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Hematology
  • Biochemistry

Context:

  • Investigates changes in blood parameters in aging populations.
  • Examines the influence of improved lifestyle and quality of life on elderly health.
  • Compares blood cell counts between younger and older adults with good quality of life.

Purpose:

  • To assess the effect of improved eating habits and extended life expectancy on elderly blood cell counts.
  • To determine if quality of life influences blood cell counts in individuals over 60.
  • To analyze age-related trends in blood cell counts and serum levels.

Summary:

  • Hemoglobin, red blood cell count, and hematocrit decrease with age, more significantly in men after 60.
  • White blood cell count and platelet count show a declining trend with advancing age.

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  • Serum levels of total protein, total cholesterol, and triglyceride decline in individuals over 60.

    • Impact:

    • Findings suggest reduced protein intake may contribute to age-related decline in hemoglobin, red blood cells, and hematocrit.
    • Highlights potential physiological changes associated with aging and lifestyle factors.
    • Provides insights into age-related hematological and biochemical alterations in a healthy population.