New cases of leprosy worldwide in 2015, by region
Number of new cases of leprosy worldwide in 2015, by region
This statistic shows the number of new leprosy cases worldwide in 2015, by region. In 2015, South-East Asia reported 156,118 new cases of leprosy. Worldwide there were 210,758 new cases of leprosy that year. Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a curable chronic infectious disease.
Number of new cases of leprosy worldwide in 2015, by region
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| Number of new cases | |
|---|---|
| South-East Asia | 156,118 |
| Americas | 28,806 |
| African | 20,004 |
| Western Pacific | 3,645 |
| Eastern Mediterranean | 2,167 |
| European | 18 |
| Total | 210,758 |
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