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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en Inglés
| 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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Asunto principal:
Religión
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Clase Social
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Áreas de Pobreza
/
Factores Sexuales
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Prevalencia
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Adulto
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India
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Indian J Public Health
Año:
1992
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Artículo
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