Incidence and trends of limb amputation in first nations and general population in Saskatchewan, 2006-2019.
Samuel Kwaku EssienGary LinassiMargaret LarocqueAudrey Zucker-LevinPublished in: PloS one (2021)
Saskatchewan's indigenous individuals, specifically First Nations persons registered under the Indian Act of Canada, experience LA at a higher rate than the general population. This disparity exists for all variables examined, including overall, primary, and subsequent LA rates, level of amputation, sex, and age. Amplification of the disparities will continue if the rates of change maintain their current trajectories. These results underscore the need for a better understanding of underlying causes to develop a targeted intervention in these groups.