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What is the prevalence of pressure ulcers in the u.s.?
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2.5 million in USA: This is an estimate and represents the number of TREATED pressure sores. The incidence is likely to be much much higher. http://www.uptodate.com/contents/epidemiology-pathogenesis-and-risk-assessment-of-pressure-ulcers?source=outline_link&view=text&anchor=H2#H2For a good summary:
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