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Mortalidade por esquistossomose no Brasil, 1977-1986

The authors present schistosomiasis mortality data in the country, in macrozones and in the federal units during the period of1977-86. They relate mortality average to the control program. Its impact seems to be evident, epecially concerning the population that underwent treatment. Here the reinfection risk has been decreased or eliminated. Data referring to the proportional mortality and distribution by age are also presented.

Schistosomiasis; Schistosomiasis mortality; Special Control Program of Schistosomiasis; Large scale medication


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