September 5, 2025Italian Journal of MedicineOpen Access

P09 | Prevalence and correlates of anemia in patients admitted to a General Medicine unit

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Observational analysis indicates high anemia prevalence among patients in general medicine, highlighting vitamin deficiencies and iron status.

Anemia was found in 67.8% of patients, with higher rates in males and those over 65 years old.
The study involved 707 patients, revealing significant associations between anemia, iron deficiency, and PPI use.
Analysis utilized IBM SPSS software to evaluate patient data including iron and vitamin status and demographics.
The findings underscore the need for awareness of anemia's prevalence and its associations in hospital settings.

A 2025 study studied this question.

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Observational analysis indicates high anemia prevalence among patients in general medicine, highlighting vitamin deficiencies and iron status.