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Where are venous ulcers most commonly found in older adults?

According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, approximately 4% of adults aged 65 or older have venous ulcers. For these older adults, venous ulcers are most commonly found in the gaiter area of the lower leg, specifically around the ankles and below the calves. This prevalence is largely due to age-related changes in vein function and increased risk factors like chronic venous insufficiency.