Clinical epidemiology of endocrine disorders in the elderly

Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 1997 Mar;26(1):145-63. doi: 10.1016/s0889-8529(05)70238-3.

Abstract

Many epidemiologic studies have examined age-related processes in humans. Some of the difficulties with these studies are noted. Endocrinologic changes of aging often are compensated for by feedback mechanisms and do not cause dysfunction. Common aging changes are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aging / physiology*
  • Body Composition
  • Calcium / metabolism
  • Carbohydrate Metabolism
  • Endocrine Glands / physiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypothalamus / physiology
  • Male
  • Pituitary Gland, Anterior / physiology
  • Thyroid Gland / physiology
  • United States
  • Vitamin D / metabolism
  • Water-Electrolyte Balance / physiology

Substances

  • Vitamin D
  • Calcium