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Epidemiological profile of leprosy in municipality of Sao Luis-Ma from 2006 to 2010
Perfil epidemiológico da hanseníase no Município de São Luis-Ma de 2006 a 2010
Perfil epidemiológico de la lepra en São Luis-Ma 2006-2010
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Abstract Objective: To analyze the epidemiology of leprosy in St. Luis - MA from 2006 to 2010. Method: This was a descriptive study, quantitative exploration of leprosy cases in St. Luis - MA, in 2006 and 2010. Data were collected at the Department of the Unified Health System (DATASUL). Incidence rate, oper... view more
Objective: To analyze the epidemiology of leprosy in St. Luis - MA from 2006 to 2010. Method: This was a descriptive study, quantitative exploration of leprosy cases in St. Luis - MA, in 2006 and 2010. Data were collected at the Department of the Unified Health System (DATASUL). Incidence rate, operational classification, age and clinical form: the information was collected. Results: The present study showed high incidence rates being highest in 2006. The multibacillary form was the most diagnosed with apex in 2009, as the predominant age group older than 15 years. The predominant clinical forms were borderline and tuberculoid. Conclusion: Health professionals should be aware of preventive, assessment and treatment measures to prevent these numbers continue to grow and avoid physical disabilities.... view less
Keywords
contagious disease; epidemiology; health care delivery system; health care; health professionals; knowledge; therapy; Brazil; Latin America; South America
Classification
Medical Sociology
Free Keywords
Lepra
Document language
English
Publication Year
2013
Page/Pages
p. 306-314
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 5 (2013) 6
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed