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What are some factors that hinder wound healing?

Author: Jade Ann Paterson



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Age - impaired venous return + decreased Langerhans cells genetics predisposing medical conditions (diabetes, renal disease) stress - affects immune system Nutrition- malnutrition will affect wound healing such as a protein deficiency Smoking- causes vasoconstriction which reduces the amount of oxygen available to the cells


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