_1789449286 20260915131446000 Editor editor.jddt@gmail.com Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research Univ J Pharm Res 2456-8058 2831-5235 09 15 2026 Fath Ahmed Sallam Ali Al-Robasi Sami Mohammed Abdo Hassan Omar Ahmed Ismael Al-Dossary Azhar Azher Mohammed Al-Ankoshy Amel Abdulla S Almagrami Hassan Abdulwahab Al-Shamahy Esmail Mohammed Saad Al-Dabis Background: Any level of anaemia is now acknowledged as a risk factor for any negative outcomes, including reduced quality of life, hospitalization, morbidity, and mortality, since it is a common condition in geriatrics and older adults and its frequency proportionately increases with age, leading to serious consequences. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of anaemia and its contributing factors among elderly patients in Sana'a, Yemen. Methods: A cross-sectional study with 250 older adult patients was conducted in a few tertiary institutions in Sana'a city between January 1st and March 31st, 2024. Clinical and sociodemographic information was gathered by direct interviews and examination of medical records. To measure blood parameters such HG, PCV, RBC counts, MCV, MCH, etc., each participant gave a venous blood sample. Result: Anemia affected 30.2% of male patients (defined as <13 mg/dL) and 15.3% of female patients (defined as <11.5 mg/dL). A significant link was found between anemia and advanced age, with the 60–69 age group showing substantially higher odds of the condition (OR=5.6, p<0.0001);  (for 60-69 years group OR=6.4, p<0.0001. Considering chronic diseases, there was significant association between anemia and DM (OR=2.9, p=0.0003), cancer (OR=7.8, p<0.0001), Encephalic Vascular Accident (OR=4.8, p<0.0001), osteoporosis (OR=3.7, p=0.002), and depression symptoms (OR=4.7, p<0.0001). Conclusion: The epidemiological burden of anemia within the local geriatric cohort represents a significant public health concern. To mitigate prevalence and optimize clinical outcomes, targeted intervention strategies must integrate identified demographic and physiological risk factors.                   Peer Review History: Received 4 June 2026;   Reviewed 9 July 2026; Accepted  7 August; Available online 15 September 2026 Academic Editor: Prof. Dr. Gorkem Dulger, Duzce University, Turkey, gorkemdulger@yandex.com Reviewers: Dr. Olanrewaju Rita-Marie Awotona, Legacy University, Banjul , The Gambia, olanrewajuadegbola@gmail.com Dr. Nuray Arı, Ankara University, Turkiye, ari@ankara.edu.tr 09 15 2026 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 10.22270/ujpr.v11i4.1626 https://ujpronline.com/index.php/journal/article/view/1626 https://ujpronline.com/index.php/journal/article/download/1626/2226 https://ujpronline.com/index.php/journal/article/download/1626/2226 https://ujpronline.com/index.php/journal/article/download/1626/2240 https://ujpronline.com/index.php/journal/article/download/1626/2254