Epidemiological, temporal and spatial dynamics of leprosy in a municipality in northeastern Brazil (2008-2017): an ecological study.

Aldenyeslle Rodrigues de AlbuquerqueJosé Victor de Mendonça SilvaEmiliano de Oliveira BarretoCarlos Alberto de Carvalho FragaWalcelia Oliveira Dos SantosMaria Salésia Moreira da SilvaCarlos Dornels Freire de SouzaCarolinne de Sales Marques

Published in: Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (2020)

The epidemiological indicators revealed complexity in the process of leprosy development. These spatial and temporal studies are relevant to help in the planning, monitoring, and guidance of interventions in the municipality. The spatial analysis showed heterogeneous distribution in the analyzed neighborhoods.

Keyphrases

physical activity
climate change
single cell
human health
data analysis