Leprosy in India by Crowe, Grace

Why Leprosy Still Persists in India

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Current State of Cases in India

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History of Leprosy in India

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Stigma Against Leprosy

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Many with leprosy do not seek medical care because of their negative attitudes and little knowledge towards to the disease

Why Does Leprosy Persist?

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India reached the prevalence of <1 case per 10,000, however with its large population, roughly 100,000 people have leprosy. This accounts for nearly half of the world's cases.

Leprosy Not Fully Eradicated in 2005

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India declared itself free of leprosy in 2005 and ended its prevention programs, focusing on other illnesses

India on Track to Eradicate Leprosy by 2027

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Program works to spread awareness of the disease and gives treatments free of cost

WHO Assists in Monitoring, Educating, and Supplying Treatments

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National Leprosy Eradication Programme

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NLEP works to reach a "Leprosy-free India" and provides care during and after treatment