Sociodemographic and epidemiological profile of leprosy patients in an endemic region in Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop;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.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Hanseníase Dimorfa
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Doenças Endêmicas
Tipo de estudo:
Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article