Revista electrónica "Dr. Zoilo E. Marinello Vidaurreta"
Lepra y determinantes sociales de la salud en la provincia de Las Tunas, 2003-2025
By Martha Odalis Cabrales-León, Ángela Iraice Leyva-León, Yumara Acosta-García and 2 others.
Abstract
Background
leprosy remains a public health problem in some countries, and social determinants play a crucial role in its persistence; it is classified as a neglected tropical disease.
Objectives
to identify the social determinants related to leprosy in Las Tunas province.
Materials and methods
a descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted; the study population consisted of 167 reported leprosy cases in Las Tunas province between January 2003 and December 2025. Data were obtained from epidemiological surveys and processed using Excel-based information systems. The variables analyzed were: spontaneous detection, unknown source of infection, late diagnosis, disability at diagnosis, and multibacillary forms. Results were expressed as absolute numbers and percentages.