Risk Factors and Diagnosis of Diabetic Foot Ulceration in Users of the Brazilian Public Health System

Background. An individual with diabetes mellitus (DM) has an approximately 25% risk of developing ulcerations and/or destruction of the feet’s soft tissues. These wounds represent approximately 20% of all causes of hospitalizations due to DM. Objective. To identify the factors for the development of...

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Main Authors: Hígor Chagas Cardoso, Ana Laura de Sene Amâncio Zara, Suélia de Siqueira Rodrigues Fleury Rosa, Gabriel Alves Rocha, João Victor Costa Rocha, Maria Clara Emos de Araújo, Pedro de Freitas Quinzani, Yaman Paula Barbosa, Fátima Mrué
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Diabetes Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/5319892
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