Should nutritional status evaluation be included in the initial needs assessment of leprosy patients with disability prior to socio-economic

摘要

Because of the large numbers of leprosy patients with disability and the limited resources available, it is important that socio-economic rehabilitation (SER) is targeted towards those who are most in need. Towards this purpose, current assess- ments of leprosy patients prior to initiating SER include the evaluation of income, assets and household possessions.