Declining production of stomach acid and intrinsic factor increase the risk for deficiency of ______ among older adults.

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Declining production of stomach acid and intrinsic factor impairs the absorption of vitamin B-12, which increases the risk for a deficiency in this vitamin. Iron and calcium deficiency are not directly linked to declining production of stomach acid and intrinsic factor, while vitamin B-6 deficiency is not common in older adults.

Declining Production of Stomach Acid and Intrinsic Factor Increase the Risk