In 2006, there were around ** new cases of leprosy worldwide. By 2023, this number had decreased to **. Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a curable chronic infectious disease. This statistic shows the number of new leprosy cases worldwide from 2006 to 2023.
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WHO. (November 21, 2024). Number of new cases of leprosy worldwide from 2006 to 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/871618/leprosy-new-cases-number-worldwide/
WHO. "Number of new cases of leprosy worldwide from 2006 to 2023." Chart. November 21, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 25, 2026. /statistics/871618/leprosy-new-cases-number-worldwide/
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WHO. "Number of New Cases of Leprosy Worldwide from 2006 to 2023." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 21 Nov 2024, /statistics/871618/leprosy-new-cases-number-worldwide/
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Number of new cases of leprosy worldwide from 2006 to 2023 [Graph], WHO, November 21, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/871618/leprosy-new-cases-number-worldwide/