Leishmaniasis in the Colombian post-conflict era: a descriptive study from 2004 to 2019
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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54: e06122020, 2021. graf
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in English
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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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Main subject:
Leishmaniasis
Type of study:
Incidence study
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Prognostic study
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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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
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Universidad Militar Nueva Granada/CO
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Universidad Nacional de Colombia/CO
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