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. 2016 Nov-Dec;49(6):777-780.
doi: 10.1590/0037-8682-0069-2016.

Sociodemographic and epidemiological profile of leprosy patients in an endemic region in Brazil

Ronald Jefferson Martins  1 , Maria Emília Oliveira Gomes Carloni  1 , Suzely Adas Saliba Moimaz  1 , Cléa Adas Saliba Garbin  1 , Artênio José Ísper Garbin  1
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Sociodemographic and epidemiological profile of leprosy patients in an endemic region in Brazil

Ronald Jefferson Martins et al. Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2016 Nov-Dec.
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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.

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