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KMID : 0386319800130010021
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Korean Leprosy Bulletin
1980 Volume.13 No. 1 p.21 ~ p.30
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New Experiment Utilizing Paramedical Workers for Leprosy Case-finding
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河龍馬/YM Hah
高英勳/薛秀吉/YH Ko/SG Suhl
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Abstract
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Until 1962, no active domiciliar leprosy case-finding method in the field was applied in Korea. Authors have initially engaged the method utilizing para-medical workers in the field leprosy control project in Jolla-Bukdo province on april 1963. And the results of 800 new cases during consequent two and half years were evaluated as follows: 1. About 52% of total was lepromatous type and 42% was tuberculoid. 2. 36% of total patients revealed positive in skin smear test. 3. Ratio between male and female was 3.5 : 1. 4. 64% of total patients were found through paramedial workers and the rest was
voluntees and through campaign. 5. Engagement of paramedical workers in leprosy control scheme in Korea resulted successful.
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