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The role of primary care in the prevention of diabetic foot amputations

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: Diabetes mellitus has been described as an epidemic of the modern world. One of its majorcomplications is the formation of ulcers on the diabetic foot that may lead to low amputation or death. The globalcommunity is sensitive on the diabetic foot and the prevention of ulcers through the implementation of health educationprograms on the population and through training programs for the health professionals. It is estimated that 85% of lowamputations of the diabetic foot could be prevented with the growth of the development health education programs.

Source: DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

Author: V. Konstantikaki

Language: English

Topic: Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2188969071

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Cited by: 4

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