Leprosy situation in Nigeria.
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چکیده
With an annual new case detection of 4000 people, a Grade 2 disability rate of 12%, and nearly 10% child ratio among new cases, leprosy remains a disease of public health importance in Nigeria. Faced with the reality of low endemicity; a declining budgetary allocation to leprosy control; and a pervasive loss of expertise; it is necessary for Nigeria to re-organise its leprosy control services to further reduce the burden of the disease and ensure quality care to people affected by leprosy.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Leprosy review
دوره 84 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013