Vitamin B12 and folic acid levels are not related to length of stay in elderly inpatients

SOYSAL P., IŞIK A. T., Ugur A., KAZANCIOĞLU R., Ergun F., Yildiz G. B.

NUTRITION, vol.29, no.5, pp.757-759, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.nut.2012.10.003
  • Journal Name: NUTRITION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.757-759
  • Keywords: Malnutrition, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, Length of stay, Elderly
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: We designed this study, to evaluate the interaction (relation) between vitamin B12 and folic acid levels and length of hospital stay in elderly inpatients.