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Global new leprosy case detection has shown a declining trend since 2001. In 2005, 296,499 new cases were reported from 115 countries, excluding Europe. The highest number of new cases were detected in South-East Asia, though rates have declined in every WHO region between 2001-2005. In 2005, the top 17 countries reporting over 1,000 new cases accounted for 94.32% of new global cases, led by India, Brazil, and Indonesia.

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Ajie Witama

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