Trend analysis of leprosy indicators in a hyperendemic Brazilian state, 2001-2015.
Jefferson de Jesus Silva AnchietaLéa Márcia Melo da CostaLeonardo Costa CamposMaurício Dos Remédios VieiraOsvaldina Silva MotaOtaliba Libânio de Morais NetoMarta Rovery de SouzaRafael Alves GuimarãesPublished in: Revista de saude publica (2019)
A downward trend for the detection coefficients in the general population and in individuals under 15 years old was found in Maranhão. Despite this result, the rates are still very high, demanding efforts from all spheres of public administration and health professionals to reduce the burden of the disease in the state.