Author’s response to reviews Title: Defining the gap: A systematic review of the difference in rates of diabetes-related foot complications in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non Indigenous Australians Authors:
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Title: Defining the gap: A systematic review of the difference in rates of diabetes-related foot complications in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non Indigenous Australians Authors: Matthew West ([email protected]) Vivienne Chuter ([email protected]) Shannon Munteanu ([email protected]) Fiona Hawke ([email protected]) Version: 4 Date: 12 Oct 2017 Author’s response to reviews: Dear Editor,
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Defining the gap: a systematic review of the difference in rates of diabetes-related foot complications in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and non-Indigenous Australians
Background The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community has an increased risk of developing chronic illnesses including diabetes. Among people with diabetes, foot complications are common and make a significant contribution to the morbidity and mortality associated with this disease. The aim of this review was to systematically evaluate the literature comparing the rates of diabetes rela...
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