An epidemiological survey of deformities and disabilities among 14,257 cases of leprosy in 11 counties

Lepr Rev. 1993 Jun;64(2):143-9.

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • China / epidemiology
  • Disabled Persons
  • Face / pathology
  • Female
  • Foot Deformities, Acquired / epidemiology
  • Foot Deformities, Acquired / etiology
  • Hand Deformities, Acquired / epidemiology
  • Hand Deformities, Acquired / etiology
  • Humans
  • Leprosy / complications*
  • Leprosy / epidemiology*
  • Leprosy / pathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged