Social and Structural Determinants of Lower Extremity Amputations in Diabetes.
Journal:
Current diabetes reports
Published Date:
Jul 2, 2025
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Lower extremity amputations (LEAs) are among the most severe complications of diabetes, with approximately 1.5 million procedures performed globally each year. This review explores the impact of social and structural determinants of health on amputation rates in diabetic patients, highlighting disparities driven by systemic factors.
