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Published on: July 15, 2011
[Epidemiological analysis on leprosy in China, 2009]
Mei-wen Yu1, Liang-bin Yan, Jian-ping Shen
1Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, National Center for Leprosy Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing 210042, China.
Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi = Zhonghua Liuxingbingxue Zazhi
|December 18, 2010
Summary
Leprosy (Hansen's disease) remains a public health concern in China, with uneven distribution and pockets of higher prevalence. Continued efforts are crucial for leprosy elimination, especially in high-risk areas.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Control
Context:
- Leprosy (Hansen's disease) surveillance in China.
- Analysis of national leprosy surveillance data from 2009.
Purpose:
- To characterize the epidemiology of leprosy in China.
- To inform targeted leprosy control strategies.
- To assess progress towards leprosy elimination goals.
Summary:
- In 2009, China detected 1597 new leprosy cases (0.120/100,000 population), with 2.4% in children, 84.3% multibacillary, and 22.8% with grade 2 disability.
- 148 relapses were reported, including 69 post-multi-drug therapy. Total prevalence was 6603 cases (0.049/10,000 population), with 3332 on multi-drug therapy.
- Leprosy is low endemic overall but unevenly distributed, with high-burden areas in Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guizhou.
Impact:
- Provides evidence for developing specific leprosy control strategies in China.
- Highlights the need for sustained input and effort to achieve leprosy elimination.
- Identifies key demographic and clinical features of new and existing leprosy cases.
