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6.7 million
PEOPLE SUFFER FROM CHRONIC, NON-HEALING WOUNDS
Chronic wounds are a serious issue.
Millions of people are living with chronic wounds in the United States, and the numbers are growing.
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Estimated number of wound types per year
| Label | Value | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure Ulcer | 2,906,336 | 43.18% |
| Diabetic Foot Ulcer | 2,098,750 | 31.18% |
| Venous Leg Ulcer | 817,244 | 12.14% |
| Surgical/Trauma Wound | 519,923 | 7.72% |
| Arterial Ulcer | 388,730 | 5.78% |
Patients experience many different types of wounds.
Estimated Number of Wound Types Per Year
Diabetic foot ulcer patients: 2,098,750
Venous leg ulcer patients: 817,244
Pressure ulcer patients: 2,906,336
Surgical/trauma wound patients: 519,923
Arterial ulcer patients: 388,730
30.3 million Americans are living with diabetes. Up to 25 percent will experience a foot ulcer.
80 percent of lower extremity amputations are preceded by a foot ulcer.
The Costs of Chronic Wounds
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Spent annually treating chronic wounds
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Spent annually on amputation procedures
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Average cost of one late-stage HAPU admission
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Total impact to healthcare system
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Where are advanced wounds treated?
| Label | Value | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital outpatient wound center | 40 | 40% |
| Hospital inpatient | 20 | 20% |
| Long-term care facility | 5 | 5% |
| Physicians office, ambulatory surgery center or home health | 35 | 35% |
Wound care is delivered in many different settings.
Hospital outpatient wound center: 40%
Hospital inpatient: 20%
Long-term care facility: 5%
Physicians’ office, ambulatory surgery center or home health: 35%
50%
MORTALITY RATE FOR PEOPLE WITH AN AMPUTATION WITHIN 5 YEARS
People living with limb loss are more likely to experience decreased life satisfaction.
Resources for Patients Like You
Most patients suffer from hard-to-heal wounds because they are also battling disease, such as diabetes or heart disease. We’ve gathered a library of wound care information to help you understand the connections between your disease and your wound.