| An epidemiological survey of deformities and disabilities among 14,257 cases of leprosy in 11 counties. | |
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PMID: 8341117 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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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. |
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Authors:
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G Zhang; W Li; L Yan; Z Yang; X Chen; T Zheng; G Ye |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Leprosy review Volume: 64 ISSN: 0305-7518 ISO Abbreviation: Lepr Rev Publication Date: 1993 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-09-01 Completed Date: 1993-09-01 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0243711 Medline TA: Lepr Rev Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 143-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Institute of Dermatology, CAMS, Nanjing, P.R. of China. |
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Adolescent Adult Aged China / epidemiology Disabled Persons Face / pathology Female Foot Deformities, Acquired / epidemiology, etiology Hand Deformities, Acquired / epidemiology, etiology Humans Leprosy / complications*, epidemiology*, pathology Male Middle Aged |
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