Leprosy in Khanh Hoa, past and now trend
- Author:
Phuong Vinh
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
leprosy
- MeSH:
leprosy;
Leprosy, Lepromatous
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2002;435(11):40-42
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
By investigating the trends of leprosy in Khanh Hoa through epidemiological indicators during the period of 16 years (1985 - 2000), we estimate its prevalence to be reduced below the rate of 0,5/10.000 and its incidence to be under 5/100.000 in 2003. Proportions of 2 nd degree disability and of multibaciallary type among newly detected cases remaining unchanged in the past 16 years account for a delay in case -finding and a high level of transmission in population. The risk factors for leprosy- related disabilities include delay of diagnosis and erythema nodosum leprosum. It is likely that improvement of information on leprosy at peripheral level and intergration of leprosy control services into general health care system are necessary for us to reach the goal of leprosy elimination
