The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences
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J. Gerontol. A Biol. Sci. Med. Sci. · Aug 2008
Race/ethnicity and outcomes following inpatient rehabilitation for hip fracture.
Hip fracture results in severe and often permanent reductions in overall health and quality of life for many older adults. As the U.S. population grows older and more diverse, there is an increasing need to assess and improve outcomes across racial/ethnic cohorts of older hip fracture patients. ⋯ Race/ethnicity differences in outcomes were present in a national sample of hip fracture patients following inpatient rehabilitation. Recognizing these differences is the first step toward identifying and understanding potential mechanisms underlying the relationship between race/ethnicity and outcomes. These mechanisms may then be addressed to improve hip fracture care for all patients.
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J. Gerontol. A Biol. Sci. Med. Sci. · Aug 2008
A population-based study of hemoglobin, race, and mortality in elderly persons.
Anemia is associated with increased mortality risk. The impact of mildly low hemoglobin concentration (Hb) on risk for mortality remains unclear, especially among blacks. We examined the racial differences between Hb and mortality. ⋯ Both anemia by WHO criteria and mild reductions in Hb were related to increased risk of mortality in older blacks and whites.