There has been a global reduction in cases of
leprosy over the past twenty-years due to the combined efforts of WHO, local
governments, health professionals, and non-governmental organizations.
Nonetheless, the number of cases remains relatively high.
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| Leprosy |
Data compiled by WHO
indicates that approximately 182, 000 people, mainly in Asia and Africa, were
affected with the disease at the beginning of 2012, with approximately 219, 000
new cases reported during 2011. These numbers represent significant reductions
from the 5 million cases estimated during 1985 and the estimated 3 million
cases in 1995. Read More>>>>>
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