Incidence and Trends of Leprosy in the Province of Cienfuegos in a 30-Year Study
<strong>Background:</strong> leprosy is a chronic and communicable disease affecting mankind since its origins and its incidence is very variable.<br /> <strong>Objective:</strong> to determine the incidence of leprosy in the province of Cienfuegos from 1980 through 200...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Spanish |
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Centro Provincial de Información de Ciencias Médicas. Cienfuegos
2013-08-01
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| Series: | Medisur |
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| Online Access: | http://medisur.sld.cu/index.php/medisur/article/view/2276 |
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| Summary: | <strong>Background:</strong> leprosy is a chronic and communicable disease affecting mankind since its origins and its incidence is very variable.<br /> <strong>Objective:</strong> to determine the incidence of leprosy in the province of Cienfuegos from 1980 through 2009. <br /><strong>Methods:</strong> a clinical and epidemiological study was conducted involving patients diagnosed with leprosy in the province of Cienfuegos. Incidence was analyzed in each year. <br /><strong>Results:</strong> incidence was very variable in all years studied; lowest rate occurred in 1993 with 0.3 per 100 000 inhabitants; in 2008 the rate increased to 4 per 100 000 inhabitants. <br /><strong>Conclusions:</strong> leprosy showed an unstable incidence throughout the study period, with highs and lows. It is important to note that in recent years it has showed an increasing trend. |
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| ISSN: | 1727-897X |