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While wound repair is believed to be impaired in older people, there is no consensus on the precise mechanisms involved in delayed healing. Studies are often unable to determine whether ageing alone is responsible or if systemic factors such as medication, nutrition or vascular effects may be synergistic. This paper reviews the research literature on the effects of ageing on various aspects of wound healing.
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