Identifying clusters of leprosy patients in India: A comparison of methods.

Anneke T TaalAkshat GargSuchitra LisamAshok AgarwalJosafá G BarretoWim H van BrakelJan Hendrik RichardusDavid J Blok

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2022)

A contextualized spatial approach could identify clusters in high-endemic districts more precisely than a standard statistical approach. Therefore, it can be a useful alternative to detect preventive intervention targets in high-endemic areas.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
randomized controlled trial
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported