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Short Communications • Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop. 49 (06) • Nov-Dec 2016 • https://doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0069-2016   copy

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

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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.

Keywords:
Health profile; Socioeconomic factors; Hansen's disease

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