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0065/2016 - Analysis of geographical distribution of leprosy cases. Rio de Janeiro, 2001-2012.
Análise da distribuição geográfica dos casos de hanseníase. Rio de Janeiro, 2001 a 2012

Author:

• Mariana de Andréa Vilas Boas Hacker - Hacker, Mariana de Andrea Vilas Boas - Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) / Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (IOC), Laboratório de Hanseníase - <marianah@ioc.fiocruz.br>

Co-author(s):

• Julia Peixoto - Peixoto, Julia - Fiocruz, ICICT - <JULIAPEIXOTO21@gmail.com>
• Fabiane Bertoni Reis - Reis, Fabiane Bertoni - Fiocruz, ICICT - <fabianebertoni@hotmail.com>
• Renata Gracie - Gracie, Renata - Fiocruz, ICICT - <gracie.renata@gmail.com>

Thematic Area:

Epidemiologia

Abstract:

Introduction: Studies have demonstrated that the geographical distribution of leprosy is related to different socioeconomic factors. Objective: To study the geographical distribution of leprosy in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Methods: The cases of leprosy reported in the period 2001-2012 were mapped second municipality. Epidemiological and socioeconomic indicators were calculated. We used the ArcMap program for the construction of maps and Earth View to calculate Bayesian rate. Results: It was observed that leprosy is presented in hyper-endemic levels especially in the metropolitan area. However, there is a reduction of the detection rate in the most recent study period. In municipalities in the metropolitan region and the north western region detection in children under 15 is high, indicating active transmission situation. In municipalities in the south-central region and especially in the coastal region, there was a high proportion of cases diagnosed with disabilities, reflecting late diagnosis. There was no linear correlation between socioeconomic indicators and leprosy rate. Conclusion: These results contribute to the analysis of the geographical distribution of leprosy, important for the identification of areas for resource allocation, aiming to control and eliminate the disease.

Keywords:

leprosyGISindicators

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Hacker, Mariana de Andrea Vilas Boas, Peixoto, Julia, Reis, Fabiane Bertoni, Gracie, Renata. Analysis of geographical distribution of leprosy cases. Rio de Janeiro, 2001-2012.. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2016/Feb). [Citado em 27/09/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/analysis-of-geographical-distribution-of-leprosy-cases-rio-de-janeiro-20012012/15487



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