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This is a correction notice for a previously published article about leprosy-related disability assessment in Bangladesh. The original study examined disability levels among leprosy patients in a hospital setting using standardized assessment tools. Correction notices in scientific journals typically address errors in data, authorship, methodology, or other aspects of the original publication that require formal amendment.
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Accurate reporting of leprosy disability data is crucial for public health planning and resource allocation in endemic countries like Bangladesh. Corrections ensure the scientific record remains reliable for researchers, healthcare providers, and policymakers who use this information to design intervention programs.
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by Hafez Mohammad Nazmul Ahsan, Shaheera Rahman, Labida Islam, Monjur Rahman, Farhana Zaman, Rowshan Ara, Hossain Mohammed Omar Khayum, Saidur Rahman Mashreky
Source: Correction: Assessment of disability of leprosy in Bangladesh: A hospital-based study