Trend analysis of registered prevalence and case detection rates of leprosy in Kenya 1982-1990

The direction of the trends in leprosy registered prevalence and case detection rates during the period 1982-1990 were studied. The registered prevalence rate declined more significantly than case detection rate; but without any evidence of inverse correlation as is expected in any well-organised leprosy control programme with the introduction of multidrug therapy. It is concluded that the observed declines may not; to alarge extent; be attributed to the advent of multidrug therapy