Temporal trends in lower extremity amputation in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region: analysis of the GBD dataset 1990–2019
The study reveals variable LEA trends in the MENA region, influenced by conflicts, natural disasters, and chronic diseases. These findings underscore the need for targeted public health interventions, improved healthcare access, and robust data collection systems to reduce the burden of LEAs and improve patient outcomes in the MENA region.
Authors
- Omar Al Ta’ani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5938-4315)
- Yazan A. Al‐Ajlouni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1718-4964)
- Mohamed Abouzid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8917-671X)
- Mohammad Tanashat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8819-1803)
- Naciye Bilgin-Badur
- Mohammad Tauhidul Islam
- Ahmed Ahmed Basheer
Institutions
- Beni-Suef University (EG)
- Poznan University of Medical Sciences (PL)
- Allegheny Health Network (US)
- Montefiore Medical Center (US)
- Metropolitan Hospital Center (US)
- Yarmouk University (JO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal for Equity in Health
- Published
- 2024-09-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-024-02264-7
- Citations
- 9
- Primary Topic
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.22