An epidemiological survey of deformities and disabilities among 14,257 cases of leprosy in 11 counties.
This study was planned and conducted in Yang Zhou Prefecture, covering 11 counties that were formerly areas with a high prevalence of leprosy. Out of 14,257 leprosy patients, 8122 (56.97%) cases with deformities and disabilities were found. The disability rate is much higher in patients with MB leprosy (81.15%) than in PB leprosy (53.04%). The statistical data and the type of deformities and disabilities are presented. The influences of various host factors and disease factor which cause disability and deformity are discussed.
Zhang
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Institute of Dermatology, CAMS, Nanjing, P.R. of China.
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; D000368:Aged; D002681:China / Q000453:epidemiology; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D005145:Face / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged