Author(s): Martins, Ronald Jefferson [UNESP] ; Oliveira Gomes Carloni, Maria Emilia [UNESP] ; Saliba Moimaz, Suzely Adas [UNESP] ; Saliba Garbin, Clea Adas [UNESP] ; Garbin, Artenio Jose Isper [UNESP]
Date: 2018
Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/11449/165428
Origin: Oasisbr
Subject(s): Health profile; Socioeconomic factors; Hansen's disease
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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.
Univ Estadual Paulista, Fac Odontol Aracatuba, Programa Pos Grad Odontol Prevent & Social, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Univ Estadual Paulista, Fac Odontol Aracatuba, Programa Pos Grad Odontol Prevent & Social, Sao Paulo, Brazil
