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Prevalence and risk factors of lower extremity disease in high risk groups in Malawi: a stratified cross-sectional study.

Stephen KasendaAmelia CrampinJustine DaviesJullita Kenala MalavaStella ManganizitheAnnie KumambalaBecky Sandford
Published in: BMJ open (2022)
This study demonstrated that a quarter of individuals with two or more CVDRFs have evidence of LED and 2.4% have an amputation or signs of limb threatening ulceration or amputation. Further epidemiological and health systems research is warranted to prevent LED and limb loss.
Keyphrases
  • lower limb
  • peripheral artery disease