Annual number and prevalence of different wound types in the UK
| Annual number of wounds | Annual prevalence among the adult UK population | |
|---|---|---|
| Abscess | 160 000 (7%) | 0.0032 |
| Burn | 87 000 (4%) | 0.0018 |
| Diabetic foot ulcer | 169 000 (8%) | 0.0034 |
| Leg ulcer (arterial) | 9000 (<1%) | 0.0002 |
| Leg ulcer (mixed) | 24 000 (1%) | 0.0005 |
| Leg ulcer (unspecified) | 420 000 (19%) | 0.0085 |
| Leg ulcer (venous) | 278 000 (13%) | 0.0056 |
| Open wound | 240 000 (11%) | 0.0048 |
| Pressure ulcer | 153 000 (7%) | 0.0031 |
| Surgical wound | 253 000 (11%) | 0.0051 |
| Trauma | 158 000 (7%) | 0.0032 |
| Unspecified | 271 000 (12%) | 0.0055 |
| Total | 2 222 000 (100%) | 0.0447 |
Among the adult population (ie, ≥18 years of age) estimated from the THIN database.
THIN, The Health Improvement Network.
Percentage of total number of wounds is in parentheses.