Abstract:
Aim. To estimate the cumulative incidence rate and
prevalence of leg ulcers in Auckland.
Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted to
identify all individuals who had or developed a leg ulcer in
the North Auckland and Central Auckland health districts
between 1997 and 1998. Cases were identified through
multiple sources, including community-based and hospital-
based health professionals and by self-notification. All
ulcer types were investigated.
