An epidemiological survey of deformities and disabilities among 14257 leprosy patients in 11 counties.
This study was planned and conducted in 11 counties in Yangzhou Prefecture, which had formerly had a high prevalence of leprosy. Out of 14257 leprosy patients, 8122 (56.97%) with permanent deformities and disabilities were found. The disability rate was much higher among patients with multibacillary (MB) leprosy (81.15%) than among those with paucibacillary (PB) leprosy (53.04%). The statistical data involving the patients and the types of deformities and disabilities are presented in this paper, and the influences of various host factors and disease factors are discussed.
Zhang
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Institute of Dermatology, CAMS, Nanjing.
Li
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W
Yan
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L
Yang
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Z
Chen
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X
Zheng
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T
Ye
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G
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002681:China / Q000453:epidemiology; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D012737:Sex Factors