Will an orange a day keep the doctor away?
Authors: Richardson, T.I.L., Ball, L. and Rosenfeld, T.
Journal: Postgraduate Medical Journal
Volume: 78
Issue: 919
Pages: 292-294
ISSN: 0032-5473
DOI: 10.1136/pmj.78.919.292
Abstract:An 80 year old man, who relied on a home based meals-on-wheels service was admitted to hospital with nonspecific symptoms, but had clinical and biochemical evidence of scurvy. Subsequently, all new admissions (n=37) to the department over a three week period were assessed for evidence of undernutrition. It was found that 73% had hypovitaminosis C, with 30% having concentrations suggestive of scurvy. There were no significant associations between level of vitamin C and type of accommodation, food provision, or age. The commonest symptom associated with vitamin C deficiency was anorexia, but overall, there was a paucity of clinical signs associated with vitamin C deficiency. The possible associations of vitamin C deficiency in the elderly are discussed.
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Will an orange a day keep the doctor away?
Authors: Richardson, T.I.L., Ball, L. and Rosenfeld, T.
Journal: Postgrad Med J
Volume: 78
Issue: 919
Pages: 292-294
ISSN: 0032-5473
DOI: 10.1136/pmj.78.919.292
Abstract:An 80 year old man, who relied on a home based meals-on-wheels service was admitted to hospital with non-specific symptoms, but had clinical and biochemical evidence of scurvy. Subsequently, all new admissions (n=37) to the department over a three week period were assessed for evidence of undernutrition. It was found that 73% had hypovitaminosis C, with 30% having concentrations suggestive of scurvy. There were no significant associations between level of vitamin C and type of accommodation, food provision, or age. The commonest symptom associated with vitamin C deficiency was anorexia, but overall, there was a paucity of clinical signs associated with vitamin C deficiency. The possible associations of vitamin C deficiency in the elderly are discussed.
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Will an orange a day keep the doctor away?
Authors: Richardson, T.I.L., Ball, L. and Rosenfeld, T.
Journal: Postgraduate medical journal
Volume: 78
Issue: 919
Pages: 292-294
eISSN: 1469-0756
ISSN: 0032-5473
DOI: 10.1136/pmj.78.919.292
Abstract:An 80 year old man, who relied on a home based meals-on-wheels service was admitted to hospital with non-specific symptoms, but had clinical and biochemical evidence of scurvy. Subsequently, all new admissions (n=37) to the department over a three week period were assessed for evidence of undernutrition. It was found that 73% had hypovitaminosis C, with 30% having concentrations suggestive of scurvy. There were no significant associations between level of vitamin C and type of accommodation, food provision, or age. The commonest symptom associated with vitamin C deficiency was anorexia, but overall, there was a paucity of clinical signs associated with vitamin C deficiency. The possible associations of vitamin C deficiency in the elderly are discussed.
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