Indices of dehydration in elderly people

Indices of dehydration in elderly people

A study of hydration status in two elderly populations is reported. D2O was used as a tracer. Values for total body water and daily water turnover were determined for summer and winter among elderly people residing at home and those in institutional care.

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Veröffentlicht in:Age and ageing 1999-07, Vol.28 (4), p.411-412
Hauptverfasser: Primrose, W R, Primrose, C S, Maughan, R J, Leiper, J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging - metabolism
Body Water - metabolism
Dehydration (Physiology)
Dehydration - metabolism
Deuterium Oxide
Elderly
Humans
Physiological aspects
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Zusammenfassung:A study of hydration status in two elderly populations is reported. D2O was used as a tracer. Values for total body water and daily water turnover were determined for summer and winter among elderly people residing at home and those in institutional care.
ISSN:0002-0729
1468-2834
1468-2834
DOI:10.1093/ageing/28.4.411