Do we know what people die of in the emergency department?
This study highlights the difficulties in accurately identifying cause of death for patients who die suddenly. This could have implications for the accuracy of health service statistics.
To observe haematological abnormalities, folate deficiency should be profound. Serum folate levels under 8 μg/L (or 18 nm) should be considered as a decision limit for folate depletion because a positive effect on homocysteine was observed. Fasting serum folate concentration should be preferred for assessing folate status. Our results suggest that the need for RBC folate testing is less meaningful.