Survey of leprosy in unapproachable and uncovered areas
Naik, S.S.; Thakar, U.H.; Phrande, A.M.; Ganapati, R.
Indian Journal of Leprosy 71(3): 333-335
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0254-9395 PMID: 10626239 Document Number: 509003
Leprosy surveys in tribal population, fishermen and labourers engaged in construction work revealed prevalence rates of 32/10,000, 109/10,000 and 20/10,000 respectively, suggesting that systematic surveys have to be carried out in such population groups, to reach the goal of a "World without leprosy".
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