The Prevalence of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Related Factors

Background: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) accounts for 80% of diabetic foot ulceration; therefore neurologic examination plays a critical role in screening at risk patients. Our objective was assessment the prevalence of DPN and related factors based on clinical findings. Methods: This cross-...

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Main Authors: O Tabatabaei-Malazy, MR Mohajeri-Tehrani, SP Madani, R Heshmat, B Larijani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2011-09-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Public Health
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Online Access:https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/3031