Modelling epidemiology of leprosy.
A simulation model for leprosy transmission and control has been developed with specific objectives. Several sensitivity experiments have been carried out by altering the various inputs based on empirical data combined with intelligent guessing. The outputs generated through these exercises were on the expected lines. While incremental exercises would improve the model, it can be used even at the existing stage as a tool for programme managers.
Gupte
M D
MD
National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR), Chetput, Chennai.
Kumar
B K
BK
Elangovan
A
A
Arokiasamy
J
J
D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007917:Leprostatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007918:Leprosy / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000635:transmission; D008962:Models, Theoretical
D007917:Leprostatic Agents