Geographic and Ethnic Inequalities in Diabetes-Related Amputations

Geographic and Ethnic Inequalities in Diabetes-Related Amputations

Individuals with diabetes mellitus are at increasing risk for major lower-extremity amputations (LEAs). Poor quality of life and remarkable disabilities are associated with LEAs, determining a high economic burden for the healthcare systems. Reducing LEAs is therefore a primary marker of quality of...

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Main Authors:	Alfonso Bellia, Marco Meloni, Aikaterini Andreadi, Luigi Uccioli, Davide Lauro
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-03-01
Series:	Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare
Subjects:	lower limb amputation diabetes Quality of Life health care organization and management geographical disparities
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcdhc.2022.855168/full

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