leprosy
how many people are affected?
In an average year between 500000 and 750,000 new cases of leprosy are found around the world. Over 70% of new cases are found in India. In Mozambique, Indonesia, DR Congo and Brazil new cases of leprosy continue to increase each year. However, many cases will still go undetected each year, particularly in very rural areas where even basic health care is limited. In addition, the total number of people affected by leprosy, including those who have completed their medical treatment but have a disability or are stigmatized remains very high, at around
3 million. Fear of the disease, which often causes rejection and exclusion from one’s home and community, can often do more damage than the disease itself. It is this fear which often prevents a sufferer from coming forward for treatment. Approximately 12% of new cases found by TLM are already suffering some form of irreversible disability or deformity which could be prevented by early detection.
For more information about leprosy click here Link to 20 questions document
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