74.7k views
2 votes
Why are older adults at particular risk for vitamin b-12 deficiency?

User Amelia
by
4.9k points

1 Answer

2 votes

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Elderly people are particularly at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency because of the high prevalence of atrophic gastritis-associated food-cobalamin (vitamin B12) malabsorption, and the increasing prevalence of pernicious anaemia with advancing age.

User Mtekeli
by
4.7k points