THE SAGE GROUP Reports that in 2010 Approximately 3 Million People in Western Europe Suffer from Critical Limb Ischemia

A recent analysis published by THE SAGE GROUP concluded that 3 million people in Western Europe have critical limb ischemia (CLI).

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 15, 2010 - A recent analysis published by THE SAGE GROUP concluded that 3 million people in Western Europe have critical limb ischemia (CLI). Reflecting the aging population, this number is projected to grow to 4 million by 2030.

“Because of the global epidemic of diabetes and the fact that diabetics represent 60% to 80% of CLI patients, we believe that critical limb ischemia represents a major and significantly underestimated worldwide problem,” declared Mary L. Yost, President of THE SAGE GROUP.

According to the report, the largest numbers of citizens suffering from CLI are located in Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK and France. These 5 countries account for 78% of CLI in Western Europe.

“With over 768,000 citizens suffering from critical limb ischemia, Germany represents the single largest Western European market,” stated Ms. Yost. “This reflects the fact that Germany has the highest regional prevalence of diabetes, as we