Multiple Comorbid Conditions among Middle-Aged and Elderly Hemophilia Patients : Prevalence Estimates and Implications for Future Care
Joint Authors
Rodriguez, Nidra
Escobar, Miguel A.
Brown, Deborah
Khleif, Aroub A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Advances in hemophilia care and treatment have led to increases in the life expectancy among hemophiliacs.
As a result, persons with hemophilia are reaching an older age and experiencing various age-related health conditions never seen before in this population.
Aim.
To determine the prevalence of comorbidities among middle-aged and elderly hemophilia A and hemophilia B patients.
Methods.
Retrospective chart review among all hemophilia patients, who attended the Gulf States Hemophilia and Thrombophilia Center.
Results.
All patients had at least one comorbid condition other than hemophilia, and the majority had between 3 and 6 comorbidities.
The most common conditions identified were chronic hepatitis C, hypertension, HIV, chronic arthropathy, and overweight/obesity.
Conclusions.
Since persons with comorbidities are more likely to have poorer health outcomes and require greater care in managing their health needs, caring for aging hemophiliacs is likely to pose various social and economic challenges for both patients and providers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khleif, Aroub A.& Rodriguez, Nidra& Brown, Deborah& Escobar, Miguel A.. 2011. Multiple Comorbid Conditions among Middle-Aged and Elderly Hemophilia Patients : Prevalence Estimates and Implications for Future Care. Journal of Aging Research،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khleif, Aroub A.…[et al.]. Multiple Comorbid Conditions among Middle-Aged and Elderly Hemophilia Patients : Prevalence Estimates and Implications for Future Care. Journal of Aging Research No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-513731
American Medical Association (AMA)
Khleif, Aroub A.& Rodriguez, Nidra& Brown, Deborah& Escobar, Miguel A.. Multiple Comorbid Conditions among Middle-Aged and Elderly Hemophilia Patients : Prevalence Estimates and Implications for Future Care. Journal of Aging Research. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-513731
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-513731