PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO E SOCIODEMOGRÁFICO DOS PACIENTES COM HANSENÍASE, NO PERÍODO DE 2001 A 2017, EM VITÓRIA DA CONQUISTA, BAHIA, BRASIL.

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Resumen

Leprosy is an infectious disease that causes concern in many countries. Despite efforts to combat the disease, endemic outbreaks in many regions are still reported as a problem for public health. This study aimed to describe the epidemiological and sociodemographic profile of patients diagnosed with leprosy during the period from 2001 to 2017, in the city of Vitória da Conquista (BA). In order to obtain the date of patients, we counted on the support of the Center of Pulmonology and Sanitary Dermatology of the city and the access to database of the main organs linked to health; in addition to the cooperation of the company responsible for basic sanitation in the region. During the mentioned period, 934 individuals with the disease were notified. There was a higher frequency in individuals aged over 41 years, female, of brown and white color, inhabitants of the urban zone, with incomplete primary education. The dimorphic and tuberculoid clinical forms were more frequently. Districts and villages with a high occurrence of the disease were reported. The rate of detection of new cases per 100,000 inhabitants was higher than recommended by the Ministry of Health. It was possible to report an overview of the epidemiological situation of patients with leprosy in Vitória da Conquista and it is expected that the development of measures, by the public agencies, as a purpose to combat and make the population aware of the risks of the disease.