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2026
Spatial and spatiotemporal analysis of leprosy occurrence in a hyperendemic state in northeastern Brazil: an ecological study
In conclusion, leprosy maintains a high burden in Maranhão, requiring strengthened primary health care, expanded active case finding, and the integration of spatial analyses into surveillance, alongside intersectoral policies aimed at reducing social inequalities.
L. V. Oliveira, R. S. Oliveira, K. Pimentel et al.
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