NDNS65+:
Prevalence of Vitamin C Deficiency
plasma Vit. C<11.0umol/l - NDNS data
plasma Vit. C<11.0umol/l - NDNS data
•Vitamin C status is adversely affected by
smoking, use of aspirin and NSAIDS
•Approximately 12% of the elderly took
supplements likely to contain vitamin C
•Approximately 28% of British adults smoke
and less after the age of 65 years
•Aspirin was taken by 20% of free-living
elderly and 24% of institutionalised