Analysis of the Temporal and Spatial Distribution of New Cases of Leprosy in Yunnan Province, 2011-2016

We aim to analyze the temporal and spatial distribution characteristics of new cases of leprosy in Yunnan province during 2011 to 2016, and provide the basis for the prevention and control of regional leprosy. Based on the statistical data of new cases of leprosy in Yunnan province, which was provided by the center for disease control and prevention of Yunnan province, the temporal and spatial distribution characteristics of new cases were analyzed by the methods of exploratory data analysis and GIS spatial analysis. On the spatial scale of autonomous prefecture or prefectural-Level city, new cases are mainly concentrated in Wenshan, Honghe, Kunming and Pu-er. On the county scale, the distribution of new cases shows the characteristics of the small number of cases but widely distributed and the counties with a large number of cases are spatially adjacent. And on the time scale, the number of new cases showed a downward trend. During 2011 to 2016, the temporal and spatial distribution characteristics of new cases of leprosy in Yunnan province are typical, and targeted measures should be taken in the follow-up prevention and control.