US distribution of types of anemia in persons ≥ 65 years in 2002.Source: NHANES III: mobile examination (MEC) + home exam population.
| Type of Anemia . | Percent . | Est. Pop. . |
|---|---|---|
| Abbreviations: CKD, chronic kidney disease; ACD, anemia of chronic disease | ||
| Blood Loss/Nutrition Related | 34 | 965,544 |
| Iron deficiency and iron with folate and/or B12 deficiency (blood loss/nutrition) | 20 | 561,936 |
| Folate and/or B12 deficiencies (nutrition) | 15 | 403,608 |
| Chronic Disease (EPO Deficiency) | 32 | 904,136 |
| CKD | 8 | 229,686 |
| ACD | 20 | 554,281 |
| CKD and ACD | 4 | 120,169 |
| Unexplained Anemia | 34 | 945,195 |
| Type of Anemia . | Percent . | Est. Pop. . |
|---|---|---|
| Abbreviations: CKD, chronic kidney disease; ACD, anemia of chronic disease | ||
| Blood Loss/Nutrition Related | 34 | 965,544 |
| Iron deficiency and iron with folate and/or B12 deficiency (blood loss/nutrition) | 20 | 561,936 |
| Folate and/or B12 deficiencies (nutrition) | 15 | 403,608 |
| Chronic Disease (EPO Deficiency) | 32 | 904,136 |
| CKD | 8 | 229,686 |
| ACD | 20 | 554,281 |
| CKD and ACD | 4 | 120,169 |
| Unexplained Anemia | 34 | 945,195 |