The burden of physical disability among patients with newly detected leprosy in Yunnan, China, 1990-2020: A population-based, cross-sectional survey.

Despite general progress in reducing the prevalence of leprosy-related physical disability, the proportion of physical disability among leprosy disease remains high, especially in specific counties. This implies that leprosy cases are being detected at a later stage and that transmission in the community still exists. Further efforts focusing on early detection are crucial for leprosy control and the elimination of the disease burden.