| Study of the problem of hidden cases of leprosy among "inaccessible" section of urban population in Madras City. | |
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PMID: 10992870 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A questionnaire survey was conducted amongst 1300 general practitioners (GPs) of Madras city to assess the magnitude of leprosy problem amongst the upper middle class and upper class populations who are getting treatment from these GPs. A total of 2944 leprosy patients were being treated by 200 GPs. One third of these patients belonged to the upper middle/upper class section of the population living in the city of Madras. |
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Authors:
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D A Deenabandhu; C R Babu; P Vijayakumaran |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Indian journal of leprosy Volume: 70 Suppl ISSN: 0254-9395 ISO Abbreviation: Indian J Lepr Publication Date: 1998 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-09-28 Completed Date: 2000-09-28 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8409173 Medline TA: Indian J Lepr Country: INDIA |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 79S-82S Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Schieffelin Leprosy Research & Training Centre, Karigiri, Tamil Nadu. |
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Humans India / epidemiology Leprosy / epidemiology*, therapy Physicians, Family |
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