Global Leprosy Trends: A Look at Recent Case Numbers and Declines
The number of new leprosy cases diagnosed each year has been steadily decreasing since the 1980s and has fallen by over 90%. In 2020, there were about 208,457 new cases reported globally, with the majority of cases in India, Brazil, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Ethiopia.Diseases - Related Articles
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