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Leg, foot amputations increased 65% in Illinois hospitals between 2016-2023
October 30, 2025
EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:

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Leg, foot amputations increased 65% in Illinois hospitals between 2016-2023

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* Men, Black Americans, those living in areas with low socioeconomic status more affected

* The Illinois data from a diverse population (ethnic/racial, rural/metropolitan) likely reflects national amputation trends

* 'Unless we make chang . . .

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