Why the study?
Is there an association between age and serum albumin levels in healthy older adults?
Population
241 apparently healthy subjects aged 55 to 101
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Minimal albumin decline with age may not explain hypoalbuminemia in elderly; leaves open longitudinal confirmation in broader populations.
Is there an association between age and serum albumin levels in healthy older adults?
Age-related decline in serum albumin is minimal, suggesting that hypoalbuminemia in the elderly should prompt investigation for underlying disease rather than being attributed to age alone.
Cooper et al. (1989) studied this question.
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