How many people died from Trench foot in WW1?

Answer 1

Perhaps no one (unless they didn't receive any medical attention for a long time; then gangrene and/or other infections can result):

"Working with the feet under cold water or in wet fields for a long time causes trench foot or immersion foot. The feet feel cold and numb and blisters often form. As the feet begin to warm, they become red and feel hot to the person. To care for trench foot, gradually warm and elevate the feet. Put on a sterile dressing, taking care not to break the blisters. Get medical attention, because trench foot can cause severe disability."

"Prevent and Treat Trench Foot or Immersion Foot
Trench foot, also known as immersion foot, occurs when the feet are wet for long periods of time. It can be quite painful, but it can be prevented and treated.

Symptoms of trench foot include a tingling and/or itching sensation, pain, swelling, cold and blotchy skin, numbness, and a prickly or heavy feeling in the foot. The foot may be red, dry, and painful after it becomes warm. Blisters may form, followed by skin and tissue dying and falling off. In severe cases, untreated trench foot can involve the toes, heel, or entire foot."

"Persistently damp shoes, socks can cause "trench foot" = gangrene, infections. Insulate clothes with grass, moss, hay, leaves, feathers, etc."

Answer 2

Trench Foot Causes

Answer 3

Did they even keep track of something like that? So many people died I'm pretty sure that no one took the time to figure out the exact causes of death. Many dead bodies were in the trenches for a long time before they were buried. I'm not even sure you can die from trench foot. I don't think you'll ever figure out an exact answer for that question. Who can say that everyone who was shot in WW I wasn't about to die from trench foot.

Answer 4

Correct answer....no one. Trench foot is debilitating, but not fatal...although i suppose if someone were foolish enough to let the blisters/ sores go untreated, the foot could develop gangrene, but amputation would likely still save the person's life. So I'd say that 99.99% likely, no one died from trench foot in and of itself. Hope this helped.