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Leishmaniasis in the Colombian post-conflict era: a descriptive study from 2004 to 2019
Rodríguez, José Alejandro Iza; Rodríguez, Shirley Natali Iza; Olivera, Mario Javier.
  • Rodríguez, José Alejandro Iza; Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Department of Medicine. Bogotá. CO
  • Rodríguez, Shirley Natali Iza; Universidad Militar Nueva Granada. Department of Medicine. Bogotá. CO
  • Olivera, Mario Javier; Instituto Nacional de Salud. Parasitology Team. Bogotá. CO
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 54: e06122020, 2021. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1288072
ABSTRACT
Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

Leishmaniasis is strongly associated with armed conflict. We describe the epidemiology of leishmaniasis before and after the peace agreement in Colombia.

METHODS:

Data for 2004-2019 period were collected from the National Public Health Surveillance System. The annual incidence per geographical department before and after the peace agreement was calculated and correlated with armed conflict severity.

RESULTS:

The annual incidence of leishmaniasis registered a downfall with an annual percentage change of 17.7% after the peace treaty.

CONCLUSIONS:

A decrease in hostilities has a positive impact on the leishmaniasis incidence, which may be the case for other public health issues.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Leishmaniasis Type of study: Incidence study / Prognostic study Country/Region as subject: South America / Colombia Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2021 Type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Institution/Affiliation country: Instituto Nacional de Salud/CO / Universidad Militar Nueva Granada/CO / Universidad Nacional de Colombia/CO

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Leishmaniasis Type of study: Incidence study / Prognostic study Country/Region as subject: South America / Colombia Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2021 Type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Institution/Affiliation country: Instituto Nacional de Salud/CO / Universidad Militar Nueva Granada/CO / Universidad Nacional de Colombia/CO