00697nas a2200169 4500000000100000008004100001260001300042653001100055653001100066653001200077100001400089245009700103300000900200490000600209520029800215022001400513 1982 d c1982 Dec10aBrazil10aHumans10aleprosy1 aEgito E P00a[Current status of endemic hanseniasis in the municipality of Parnaíba--a high prevalence]. a84-70 v73 a

The author describes the situation of endemic Hansen's disease in Parnaíba City (in the State of Piauí) in 1980. The epidemiologic rates showed an incidence of 31,67% and a prevalence of 2,67%. The author requires the attention of the Public Health Services for the important problem.

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