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November 30, 2025International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthOpen Access

Prevalence, Screening Practices and Risk Stratification for Diabetic Foot Complications in Primary Healthcare Clinics: A Cross-Sectional Study in Gauteng Province, South Africa

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Overview

Cross-sectional study reveals low screening rates for diabetic foot complications in South Africa, suggesting urgent need for better risk stratification.

Key Points

  • Only 10% of diabetic patients received diabetic foot assessments, highlighting critical gaps in care.
  • In Gauteng Province, 30% were very low risk and 17% at high risk for complications.
  • Data was collected through a cross-sectional observational study at community healthcare centres.
  • Routine diabetic foot assessment could prevent serious complications in patients with diabetes.

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A 2025 study studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692b9d9a1d383f2b2a37a0a4https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22121794
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