Active Leptospermum Honey: A Strategy to Prevent Chronic Wounds

There is an abundance of articles and books addressing the treatment of chronic wounds. Chronic wounds are a health problem worldwide and have even been called the “new global epidemic.” Chronic wounds pose a financial burden; in the United States, they affect 6.5 million Americans each year, leading to more than $25 billion in health care costs, and as the population ages, these figures are certain to rise. Recognizing those patients who are at high risk for the development of new wounds and determining an effective treatment of existing wounds are crucial for the prevention of developing chronic wounds.