Study of leprosy among slum dwellers in Pune. Part-I. Prevalence.
Indian J Public Health
;
1992 Jul-Sep; 36(3): 78-86
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-109180
ABSTRACT
While conducting a point prevalence total population survey in Ghorpuri slum in Pune, the overall prevalence or leprosy was 9.16 per thousand. The prevalence rate varied in different bastis with Madari basti having a very high prevalence rate of 17.31 per thousand and showing clustering. Prevalence was highest in age group 31-40 years, females, Muslims, Widower/widow, skilled workers, illiterates and primary school educated and the lower socio-economic groups. Joint families had the highest prevalence of leprosy (20.83/1,000) and also higher prevalence was seen in families with more than 7 members.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Religion
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Social Class
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Poverty Areas
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Sex Factors
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Prevalence
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Adult
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India
Type of study:
Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Public Health
Year:
1992
Type:
Article
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