Leishmaniasis in the Colombian post-conflict era: a descriptive study from 2004 to 2019

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Leishmaniasis is strongly associated with armed conflict. We describe the epidemiology of leishmaniasis before and after the peace agreement in Colombia. METHODS: Data for 2004-2019 period were collected from the National Public Health Surveillance System. The annual incidence per geographical department before and after the peace agreement was calculated and correlated with armed conflict severity. RESULTS: The annual incidence of leishmaniasis registered a downfall with an annual percentage change of 17.7% after the peace treaty. CONCLUSIONS: A decrease in hostilities has a positive impact on the leishmaniasis incidence, which may be the case for other public health issues.

Epidemiological Aspects and High Magnitude of Human Visceral Leishmaniasis in Ceará, Northeast of Brazil, 2007-2021

“…Inadequate social conditions may favor the spread of Leishmania 14 . Local social inequality increases the contact between humans and domestic animals, which contributes to an increase in the number of pet-related diseases and the incidence of zoonosis 15 . From 2004 to 2016, a study described the epidemiology of leishmaniasis before and after the peace agreement in Colombia.…”

“…From 2004 to 2016, a study described the epidemiology of leishmaniasis before and after the peace agreement in Colombia. The annual incidence of leishmaniasis registered a downfall, with an annual percentage change of 17.7% after the peace treaty 15 .…”