Addressing multimorbidity in Leprosy: A retrospective chart review from India
Although relatively uncommon (1.7%), multimorbidity among persons with leprosy poses substantial challenges. Diabetes, mental health concerns, and malnutrition highlight the need for integrated, person-centred care models. Strengthening primary healthcare, enhancing screening, and developing multimorbidity-sensitive guidelines are essential to improve outcomes, reduce stigma, and promote holistic wellbeing in this marginalized population.
Authors
- Joydeepa Darlong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3242-8875)
- Karthikeyan Govindasamy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5500-1308)
Institutions
- University of Warwick (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2026-02-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013503
- Primary Topic
- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00