Sociodemographic and epidemiological profile of leprosy patients in an endemic region in Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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49(6): 777-780, Dec. 2016. tab
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
The incidence of Hansen's disease is high in overlooked populations.METHODS:
Data of Hansen's disease cases reported in the information system of the Department of Informatics, Brazilian Unified Health System, from 2013 to 2014 were analyzed.RESULTS:
Among 434 studied cases of Hansen's disease, the female sex (52.5%), adult age (73.7%), low educational level (61.8%), and multibacillary form were associated with higher prevalence rates.CONCLUSIONS:
Hansen's disease is more frequent among female adults with a low educational level, and the prevalence of multibacillary leprosy reflects disease detection at late stages.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Lèpre interpolaire
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Maladies endémiques
Type d'étude:
Facteurs de risque
Limites du sujet:
Adolescent
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Adulte
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Femelle
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Humains
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Mâle
Pays comme sujet:
Amérique du Sud
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Brésil
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Thème du journal:
Médecine tropicale
Année:
2016
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Universidade Estadual Paulista, Araçatuba/BR
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