Case detection rates for Central Burma (1962-1972).
A short description of the leprosy control program in Burmpa is given and the decrease of the case detection rates during thhe period 1962-1972 are presented to show the effects of control measures in the program emphasizing the importance of early case detection through annual examination of household contacts and school children, regular treatment and health education.
D000367:Age Factors; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000453:epidemiology*; D002052:Myanmar