00909nas a2200157   4500000000100000008004100001653001000042653001200052100001300064700001400077245002300091856006400114300001200178490000600190520055500196       2016                            d10aWomen10aleprosy1 aSarkar R1 aPradhan S00aLeprosy and women.  uhttp://www.ijwdonline.org/article/S2352-6475(16)30020-X/pdf  a117-1210 v23 a<p>Leprosy has an impact on the physical, social, and psychological health of affected people. Women in developing countries seek health care late for any health-related issues. Leprosy, a disease known for its stigma, adds further to these facts. Also, close contact between women and family members, especially children, increases the chance of transmission to others and thereby increases the disease burden in the society. Hence, leprosy in women is an important issue for the affected patient, their family members, and society as a whole.</p>