Leprosy in the elderly population of an endemic state in the Brazilian Northeast (2001-2017): epidemiological scenario
An. bras. dermatol
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95(1): 91-94, Jan.-Feb. 2020. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract This ecological study aims to analyze both the tendency and the characteristics of leprosy in the elderly population in the state of Bahia, 2001-2017. The tendency was analyzed through joinpoint regression. Epidemiological variables were also included in the study. The average detection rate was 38.73/100,000, with prevalence of men (45.19/100,000). A downward trend occurred in both genders, from 2004, with a greater magnitude in women (annual percent change [APC] = −3.4%). Men presented higher proportions of the multibacillary forms and physical disabilities. The epidemiological scenario indicates the need of implementation of actions that stimulate early diagnosis and treatment of the elderly population.
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Main subject:
Leprosy
Type of study:
Risk factors
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Screening study
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
An. bras. dermatol
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/BR
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Universidade Federal de São Paulo/BR
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Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco/BR
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Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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