@article{24665,
  keywords = {Public  health, Prevention, leprosy, Epidemics, Brazil},
  author = {Costa Araújo Alves Carvalho L and Bastos Jácome de Souza I and Andrade Gomes Silva A and Alves Pereira I and Cruz da Silva R and Ibiapina Tapety F},
  title = {Epidemiological profile of leprosy in municipality of Sao Luis - Ma from 2006 to 2010},
  abstract = {Objective: To analyze the epidemiology of leprosy in St. Luis - MA from 2006 to 2010. Method: This was a descriptive study, quantitative exploration of leprosy cases in St. Luis - MA, in 2006 and 2010. Data were collected at the Department of the Unified Health System (DATASUL). Incidence rate, operational classification, age and clinical form: the information was collected. Results: The present study showed high incidence rates being highest in 2006. The multibacillary form was the most diagnosed with apex in 2009, as the predominant age group older than 15 years. The predominant clinical forms were borderline and tuberculoid. Conclusion: Health professionals should be aware of preventive, assessment and treatment measures to prevent these numbers continue to grow and avoid physical disabilities. Descriptors: Leprosy, Epidemiology, Public health.},
  year = {2013},
  journal = {Journal of Research Fundamental Care On line},
  volume = {5},
  pages = {306-314},
  url = {http://www.seer.unirio.br/index.php/cuidadofundamental/article/download/3490/3058&sa=X&scisig=AAGBfm3hvGJFu1zMjlxH8mhTbpI0y8dUSw&oi=scholaralrt},
  language = {eng},
}