Prevalence of Trachoma in Schoolchildren in Brazil

• Published in: Ophthalmic epidemiology Vol. 23; no. 6; pp. 360 - 365
• Main Authors: Luna, Expedito José de Albuquerque, Lopes, Maria de Fátima Costa, Medina, Norma Helen, Favacho, Joana, Cardoso, Maria Regina Alves
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Taylor & Francis 01.11.2016
• Subjects: Age Distribution; Brazil; Brazil - epidemiology; Child; epidemiological surveillance; Female; Humans; Male; Prevalence; prevention and control; Risk Factors; Rural Population - statistics & numerical data; Schools - statistics & numerical data; trachoma; Trachoma - epidemiology; Brazil; epidemiological surveillance; prevention and control; trachoma

Purpose: Trachoma was hyperendemic in Brazil until the 20th century. The prevalence has declined sharply in the past decades. The aim of this study was to estimate trachoma prevalence in schoolchildren in Brazilian municipalities with a Human Development Index (HDI) below the national mean. Methods:...