Prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a global health care problem that can impose a substantial economic burden. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common microvascular complication of DM that increases the potential for morbidity and disability due to ulceration and amputation. Thou...

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Main Authors: Wondimeneh Shibabaw Shiferaw, Tadesse Yirga Akalu, Yeshamble Work, Yared Asmare Aynalem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
Subjects:
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Diabetes mellitus
Systematic review
Meta-analysis
Africa
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12902-020-0534-5

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