Recent findings on the global, regional, and national burden of lower extremity peripheral arterial disease in the elderly (1990–2021): an analysis based on the global burden of disease study 2021
LEPAD remains a growing global health challenge, driven by aging populations. Targeted interventions are needed, particularly in low-middle SDI regions, to address the escalating burden of LEPAD among the elderly.
Authors
- Chenghao Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4793-7864)
- Tianchen Xie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2288-640X)
- Zhenyu Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5905-2150)
- Maosong Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6111-1228)
- Yong Ding (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8097-8671)
- Sheng Fang
- Ming Yi Wang
- Shi Zhenyu
- Xu Li
Institutions
- Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital (CN)
- Zhongshan Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
- Published
- 2026-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2026.1688946
- Primary Topic
- Peripheral Artery Disease Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation