Hematologic data of healthy very old people
N. P. Zauber and A. G. Zauber
Hematologic values were analyzed for 44 people who were 84 years of age or
older. Individuals were selected based on extensive long-term records
confirming their excellent health. Mean hemoglobin values were 14.8 +/- 1.1
g/dL (148 +/- 11 g/L) for men and 13.6 +/- 1.0 g/dL (136 +/- 10 g/L) for
women. Mean values were also computed for red blood cell indexes, red and
white blood cell counts, sedimentation rate, and serum iron, and all values
were compared with those of a concurrent control group of healthy young
adults. Results are discussed in the context of previous reports on
hematologic data of the elderly.
