Spatial analysis of leprosy incidence and associated socioeconomic factors

Spatial analysis of leprosy incidence and associated socioeconomic factors.

OBJECTIVE To identify clusters of the major occurrences of leprosy and their associated socioeconomic and demographic factors. METHODS Cases of leprosy that occurred between 1998 and 2007 in São José do Rio Preto (southeastern Brazil) were geocodified and the incidence rates were calculated by census tract. A socioeconomic classification score was obtained using principal component analysis o...

Socioeconomic Factors and the Incidence of Fire

Spatial Analysis and Geographic Factors Associated with Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Southern Iran

Introduction: This study aimed to determine the hotspot areas for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) in Fasa city and assess the relations between the geographical factors with CL incidence using spatial analysis. Materials and Methods: This ecological study was conducted in Fasa city, data of the CL disease such as the total number of CL cases and the population at risk from 2009 to 2014. Weather c...

Socioeconomic Factors Associated With Mortality Rate Caused by Severe Stroke

Background: Stroke is one of the most important causes of disability-adjusted life years lost. Low socioeconomic status is associated with increased stroke-related morbidity and mortality. Objective: This study aimed to investigate in-hospital mortality rate caused by severe cases of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke and its relationship with patients’ socioeconomic status. Materials and Method...

Evaluation of Aggression and Socioeconomic Factors associated it, Among Preschool Children

Introduction: Childhood aggression is a major health problem throughout the world, particularly in recent years. Aggression in the preschool years, when the child starts extensive interaction with age group, becomes an important issue. The reason for problem could be attributed to a set of biologic, psychological, cultural, and familial variables. Objective: This study aimed to determine the...