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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
The CDC provides extensive statistics on diabetes, its complications, and related health issues, including diabetic foot ulcers and amputations.
Visit the CDC

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National Institutes of Health (NIH):
The NIH and its subsidiary organizations publish research on chronic wound care, including prevalence rates, complications, and associated healthcare costs.
Visit the NIH
 

American Diabetes Association (ADA):
The ADA is a key resource for statistics on diabetes, including the prevalence of foot ulcers, amputations, and the long-term impacts of diabetes-related wounds.
Visit the ADA
 

Journal of Wound Care (JWC):
The JWC and other medical journals regularly publish peer-reviewed studies on the incidence, treatment, and economic impact of chronic wounds, including pressure ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers.
Visit JWC
 

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ):
The AHRQ tracks hospital-acquired conditions, including pressure ulcers, and publishes data on the costs and outcomes associated with these conditions.
Visit AHRQ
 

Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP):
HCUP provides data on hospitalization rates and complications related to chronic wounds, including hospital readmission statistics.
Visit HCUP

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Chronic Wound Care Organizations:
Organizations like the Wound Healing Society and the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) release guidelines, research, and data on pressure ulcers and chronic wounds.
Visit the Wound Healing Society
Visit NPIAP