Pattern of leprosy deformities among agricultural labourers in an endemic district: a pilot study.
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1992-07-01
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A study of 1,338 leprosy affected agricultural labourers in an endemic district revealed that 12% had deformities. The patient's sex, type of disease, duration and educational status seemed to influence pattern of leprosy deformities. The patients continued working despite deformities in order to avoid financial dependence on their family members and loss of dignity.
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Kartikeyan S, Chaturvedi RM. Pattern of leprosy deformities among agricultural labourers in an endemic district: a pilot study. Indian Journal of Leprosy. 1992 Jul-Sep; 64(3): 375-9