Prevalencia de las úlceras de pierna en la región sur de Brasil

Abstract

Introduction: the lack of epidemiological data about leg ulcers in Brazil justifies this study. So, the aim of that research was to estimate the prevalence of leg ulcers. Methods: epidemiological prevalence study, by conglomerates, performed at Bandeirantes city - PR, Brazil, between August-November 2012. Results: 1,499 individuals participated on the study. Prevalence was 6/1,000 persons, with major occurrence between women and elder people. Discussion: Prevalence found was higher than other studies like those preformed in Spain and Portugal, and the profile of the people was very similar to literature.