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Foot Facts

October 2000 Foot Facts

Each month we will feature interesting and informative facts on the foot and ankle. The link at the bottom of the page allows you to view past months archives.

Foot and Ankle Problems

	About 6% of the U.S. population has foot injuries, bunions, and flat feet or fallen arches each year.
	About 60% of all foot and ankle injuries, reported by the U.S. population older than 17, were sprains and strains of the ankle.
	As people age, the prevalence of toenail problems, corns and calluses, bunions, and toe/joint deformities increases.
	As a person's income increases, the prevalence of foot problems decrease.

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