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THE SAGE GROUP
THE SAGE GROUP Reports that in 2007 Approximately 2.8 Million People in Western Europe Suffered from Critical Limb Ischemia
November 4th, 2008
A recent analysis published by THE SAGE GROUP concluded that 2.8 million people in Western Europe have critical limb ischemia (CLI). Reflecting the aging population, this number is projected to grow to 3.4 million by 2020. "Because of the global epidemic of diabetes and the fact that diabetics represent 60% to 80% of CLI patients, we believe that critical limb ischemia represents a major and significantly underestimated worldwide problem," declared Mary L. Yost, President of THE SAGE GROUP. According to the report, the largest numbers of citizens suffering from CLI are located in Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, France and the Netherlands. ...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-11-04)
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