TY - JOUR KW - Africa KW - Americas KW - Asia KW - Australia KW - Europe KW - Female KW - Global health KW - Humans KW - leprosy KW - Male KW - Pacific Islands KW - Prevalence KW - World Health Organization AU - Mori S AU - Barua S AU - Suzuki K AU - Ishii N AU - Yotsu RR AB -

The epidemiological situation of leprosy is reported by the health division of each country to WHO. The reported data is collected by WHO and is immediately run on the Weekly Epidemiological Record. On this latest edition, data from the beginning of 2010 was reported. The Enhanced global strategy for further reducing the disease burden due to leprosy (plan period: 2011-2015) emphasizes reducing grade-2 disabilities among new cases. The burden of leprosy continues to decline globally as a result of sustained efforts carried out by national leprosy programmes along with continued support from both national and international partners. Improving the management of complications through the development of an effective referral service and increased community awareness about the disease will ensure that cases present for diagnosis at an early stage and will help reduce the disease burden further.

BT - Nihon Hansenbyo Gakkai zasshi = Japanese journal of leprosy : official organ of the Japanese Leprosy Association C1 - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22586948?dopt=Abstract C2 - Japan CY - S.l. DA - 2012 Apr IS - 1-2 J2 - Nihon Hansenbyo Gakkai Zasshi LA - jpn N2 -

The epidemiological situation of leprosy is reported by the health division of each country to WHO. The reported data is collected by WHO and is immediately run on the Weekly Epidemiological Record. On this latest edition, data from the beginning of 2010 was reported. The Enhanced global strategy for further reducing the disease burden due to leprosy (plan period: 2011-2015) emphasizes reducing grade-2 disabilities among new cases. The burden of leprosy continues to decline globally as a result of sustained efforts carried out by national leprosy programmes along with continued support from both national and international partners. Improving the management of complications through the development of an effective referral service and increased community awareness about the disease will ensure that cases present for diagnosis at an early stage and will help reduce the disease burden further.

PB - Nihon Hansenbyō Gakkai PP - S.l. PY - 2012 SP - 145 EP - 54 T2 - Nihon Hansenbyo Gakkai zasshi = Japanese journal of leprosy : official organ of the Japanese Leprosy Association TI - [Present leprosy situation in the world in 2011]. VL - 81 SN - 1342-3681 ER -