In 2003, hospital discharge rates per 1,000 diabetic
popHospital Discharge Rates for
Ulcer/Inflammation/Infection (ULCER) as First-Listed
Diagnosis per 1,000 Diabetic Population, by Age, United States, 2003ulation for ULCER as first-listed diagnosis increased with increasing
age.
*: Number of discharges <5,000
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Data Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics, Division of Health Care Statistics, data from the National Hospital Discharge Survey and Division of Health Interview Statistics, data from the National Health Interview Survey. Data computed by personnel in the Division of Diabetes Translation, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC.
Page last reviewed: March 26, 2007