Homoeostenosis in Hematological Parameters of Elderly Citizens of Vadodara City

Abstract

Background: According to UN norms, India is a country with ageing population. Experts state that the available literature on hematological parameters study is scanty at home; as such, we studied hematological parameters in 70 elderly males and 40 elderly females and attempted to compare with 40 young male and40 young female subjects respectively living in Vadodara city of Gujarat state, a favored place of retirement by many. Material and method: We studied Demographic parameters like wt., height, BMI[Body Mass Index] ,and Hematological parameters-Hb, total-[ RBC,WBC, Platelets Counts], PCV [Pack Cell Volume],ESR[Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate] and blood indices like MCH,MCHC,MCV and RDW and ESR values. The elderly had good HRQOL [Health Related Quality Of Life] in last 1year, by their self appraisal. Observations: In uncomplicated ageing elderly, Hb, RBC [total], MCH, MCHC and PCV were less than in young but near lower normal limits. Total WBC and Platelets count were within normal limits. The MCV [Mean Corpuscular Volume ] was increased in elderly. We have not assessed the cause for it; also we have not done S. Creatinine value assessment. Conclusion: We determined selected hematological parameters in a small sample size of elderly population of Vadodara city and found that there is definite yet mild age related homeostenosis of hematological parameters.