Hansen's disease control in the State of São Paulo: a historical analysis

Authors

  • Paula Araujo Opromolla Secretaria de Estado da Saúde de São Paulo
  • Ruy Laurenti Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Epidemiologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89102011000100022

Keywords:

Leprosy^i2^sprevention & cont, Communicable Disease Control^i2^shist, Epidemiologic Surveillance^i2^shist, Review

Abstract

Leprosy is an infectious contagious disease known since Biblical times. Global effort for disease control reveals intricate convergences of national history and of medical, governmental, and international policies. The study describes the history of Hansen's disease and control actions undertaken in the state of São Paulo starting in the 19th century and its connection with the development of public health in that state, by means of a bibliographic and documental analysis.

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Published

2011-02-01

Issue

Vol. 45 No. 1 (2011)

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How to Cite

Opromolla, P. A., & Laurenti, R. (2011). Hansen’s disease control in the State of São Paulo: a historical analysis . Revista De Saúde Pública, 45(1), 195-203. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89102011000100022