2013, Number 4
Incidence and Trends of Leprosy in the Province of Cienfuegos in a 30-Year Study
Language: Spanish
References: 22
Page: 469-475
PDF size: 157.22 Kb.
ABSTRACT
Background: leprosy is a chronic and communicable disease affecting mankind since its origins and its incidence is very variable.Objective: to determine the incidence of leprosy in the province of Cienfuegos from 1980 through 2009.
Methods: a clinical and epidemiological study was conducted involving patients diagnosed with leprosy in the province of Cienfuegos. Incidence was analyzed in each year.
Results: 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.
Conclusions: 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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