Analysis of the incidence of Leprosy in Rio Grande do Norte - Brazil: 2012 to 2022

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dc.contributor.authorKramer, DGen_US
dc.contributor.authorSerafim, MPGen_US
dc.contributor.authorde Ara鷍o, TCV.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-08-13T08:54:29Z
dc.date.available2025-08-13T08:54:29Z
dc.date.issued2025-03
dc.description.abstractLeprosy is a chronic disease and can compromise nerves, skin and mucous membranes, being endemic in Brazil. Studies on the incidence in some regions are important for greater debate on the topic. The objective of this study was to evaluate the epidemiological characteristics of the incidence of leprosy in Rio Grande do Norte between the years 2012 and 2022. The data were collected in the Notifiable Diseases Information System, with the collection of sociodemographic data and clinical aspects of leprosy. The data were tabulated and analyzed using Excel software. In this study, 3,041 cases were identified, 53.93% men; 69.26% brown/ black; 94.74% over 15 years old and 76.24% with low education. The diagnostic classification of leprosy showed statistical relevance, in the chi-square test, for the variables sex (p = 1.9�-16); age group (p=2.5�-16) and education (p = 2.0 � 10-8). In the clinical aspect, it was observed that 31.33% of the reported cases presented multiple skin lesions; 19.50% had positive smear microscopy; 34.96% were treated as multibacillary; 29.96% had neuronal impairment and 75.38% were cured. Thus, the implementation of active search, guidance on self-care and treatment of this disease is justified for reducing transmission and physical disability.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsProfessor, Postgraduate Program � Graduation in Family Health in the Northeast � RENASF � Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte. Brazilen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsMaster抯 student, Postgraduate Program � Graduation in Family Health in the Northeast � RENASF � Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte. Brazilen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsPhD student, Postgraduate Program � Graduation in Family Health in the Northeast � RENASF � Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte. Brazilen_US
dc.identifier.citationKramer DG, Serafim MPG, de Ara鷍o TCV.. Analysis of the incidence of Leprosy in Rio Grande do Norte - Brazil: 2012 to 2022. Indian Journal of Leprosy . 2025 Mar; 97(1): 25-35en_US
dc.identifier.issn0254-9395
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/250265
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherHind Kusht Nivaran Sangh (Indian Leprosy Association)en_US
dc.relation.issuenumber1en_US
dc.relation.volume97en_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.ijl.org.in/article-detail/97/525en_US
dc.subjectLeprosyen_US
dc.subjectRio Grande do Norteen_US
dc.subjectIncidenceen_US
dc.subjectBrazilen_US
dc.titleAnalysis of the incidence of Leprosy in Rio Grande do Norte - Brazil: 2012 to 2022en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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