Tag: health disparities

Disparities that Cut Deep: Understanding the Social Determinants Behind Amputation Rates in the US #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #ActAgainstAmputation #ALPSlimb #HealthDisparities #SocioeconomicFactors #HealthcareAccess #SDOH

The Intersection of Health Equity and Limb Preservation The recent study by Kassavin et al., published in 2023, illuminates a critical public health issue: the varying rates of amputations across different communities and the underlying social factors that contribute to these disparities. #AmputationPrevention #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #PublicHealth #LimbSalvage Disparities That Cut Deep The research found that counties... Continue Reading →

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Barriers to Prevention and Timely Presentation of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Perspectives of Patients from a High-risk Urban Population in the United States

Barriers to Prevention and Timely Presentation of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Perspectives of Patients from a High-risk Urban Population in the United States This from our long time SALSAmigos, Loretta Vileikyte, Jeff Gonzalez and coworkers Abstract: Diabetic foot amputation is a preventable complication that is increasing in incidence in the United States, with disparities across geography,... Continue Reading →

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