EPIDEMIOLOGY OF CHRONIC LEG ULCERS IN AUSTRALIA

The aim of this study was to determine the point prevalence of ulceration of the leg in an Australian community. This was a population-based epidemiological study. Two hundred and fifty-nine patients with leg ulceration were identified by health care professionals of all types working in hospitals and private practices, as well as by self referral from patients. The base population in the study area was 238,000. The following data were recorded:...