title: Leprosy in eastern region of Rajasthan.
abstract: Total population survey covering 28055 persons living in 34 villages of eastern Rajasthan was carried out. Out of 28055 persons 20276 (72.27%) were actually examined and 218 cases of leprosy were detected. Prevalence of leprosy was found to be 10.75/1000, which is very high and contrary to earlier observations regarding leprosy prevalence in Rajasthan. Leprosy problem in Rajasthan has been discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D007918:Leprosy / Q000453:epidemiology*; D008297:Male