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What are the various reasons amputations have been | |
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From statistics of the Foundation during the past 10 yrs. these are the main | |
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| 1. Accidents = 40% | ||
| 2. Stepping on a mine = 25% | ||
| 3. Chronic diabetic ulcer = 15% | ||
| 4. Birth defect = 10% | ||
| 5. Others (cancer, snake bite, etc.) = 10% | ||