Greco D, Galanti M R
Int J Lepr Other Mycobact Dis. 1983 Dec;51(4):495-9.
A descriptive epidemiological study on the present prevalence of leprosy in Italy is presented. Cases are identified as notified to the Special Leprosy Section at the Italian Ministry of Health. Clinical cases are defined. In addition, sex and professional breakdowns are provided. Cases of the disease are identified as either imported or indigenous. Geographical distribution, according to importation status, is offered: no Italian region is free from leprosy. Incidence curves from 1920 are given, showing the continuous decline in the incidence of the disease. Possible applications of effective eradication programs are discussed.
本文介绍了一项关于意大利麻风病当前流行情况的描述性流行病学研究。病例通过意大利卫生部麻风病特别科室的通报得以确定。定义了临床病例。此外，还提供了性别和职业分类情况。该疾病的病例被确定为输入性或本地性。根据输入状态给出了地理分布情况：意大利没有一个地区不存在麻风病。给出了1920年以来的发病率曲线，显示出该疾病发病率的持续下降。讨论了有效根除计划的可能应用。
