Inquérito epidemilogico na Favela de Vila Nova, no município de Duque de Caxias - RJ (Julho/1988)

Abstract

Due to the high endemicity of Hansens Disease in the "Duque de Caxias Municipality", Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, an Epidemiological Survey of "Vila Nova" slum was planed. The goal was to verify the prevalence of skin diseases of sanitary concern and, also, to analise the socio-economical conditions of the population, especially those related with environement sanitation. 45% dwellings were visited and 86% of the population (1903 persons) screened by dermoneurological examination perfomed by auxuliary personnel. Tables show frequency of skin disease that received treatment on domiciliary basis. 19 cases were suspicious of Hansen's Disease. The social profile was assessed trough the study of several parameters of the population: - economical, sanitation, persomud and home higiene.