title: [Current status of endemic hanseniasis in the municipality of Parnaíba--a high prevalence].
abstract: The author describes the situation of endemic Hansen's disease in Parnaíba City (in the State of Piauí) in 1980. The epidemiologic rates showed an incidence of 31,67% and a prevalence of 2,67%. The author requires the attention of the Public Health Services for the important problem.
mesh_terms: D001938:Brazil; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000453:epidemiology*
vernacular_title: Situação atual da endemia hanseníase no município de Parnaíba--alta prevalência.