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WHO Expert Committee on Leprosy: Eighth Report
Contributor(s): World Health Organization (Author)

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 ISBN: 9241209682     ISBN-13: 9789241209687
Publisher: World Health Organization
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Published: June 2012
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BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Health Policy
- Medical | Public Health
Series: WHO Technical Report
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 6.2" W x 9.2" L (0.30 lbs) 60 pages
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Maps, Table of Contents
 
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Since the introduction of multidrug therapy for leprosy in 1981, an estimated 15 million patients have been cured of the disease and disabilities have been prevented in some 2-3 million individuals. These remarkable results have been brought about by the synergistic efforts of WHO, governmental and nongovernmental bodies, academia, industry and affected communities throughout the world. Nevertheless, much remains to be done--both to sustain this progress and to effect a further reduction in the impact of leprosy on patients and their families.

This report presents the conclusions and recommendations of the WHO Expert Committee on Leprosy, whose eighth meeting reflected the recent shift in emphasis of leprosy elimination to reducing of the impairments and disabilities caused by the disease and ensuring the quality and sustainability of leprosy services. The Committee analyzed the global leprosy situation, discussed elements of epidemiology, and reviewed developments in treatment of the disease and management of complications. Sociocultural issues were addressed, as was the need for community care, accessibility of health services, and effective referral systems. Indicators for monitoring and evaluation were outlined and research priorities were set out.

Contributor Bio(s): World Health Organization: - World Health Organization is a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, charged to act as the world's directing and coordinating authority on questions of human health. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries, and monitoring and assessing health trends.
 
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