Reduction in Diabetes-Related Lower-Extremity Amputations in the Netherlands: 1991–2000

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Authors

William H. van Houtum · Leiden University Medical Center

Jan A. Rauwerda · Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Dirk Ruwaard · National Institute for Public Health and the Environment

Nicolaas C. Schaper · Maastricht University Medical Centre

K. Bakker · International Pharmaceutical Federation

Abstract

Over the years observed in this study, the incidence rates of diabetes-related lower-extremity amputation in The Netherlands was found to decrease in both men (36%) and women (38%) with diabetes. Furthermore, the duration of hospitalization decreased over time.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management Wound Healing and Treatments Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Care

Volume 27, Issue 5, pp. 1042-1046

DOI: 10.2337/diacare.27.5.1042

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