Question

According to the WHO, which country has the highest number of new Leprosy cases in the world annually?

• A. China
• B. Pakistan
• C. India
• D. Indonesia

Answer 1

Answer:

C. India

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), India has the highest number of new cases of leprosy in the world annually. India is followed by Brazil and Indonesia in the largest number of cases. In India, more new cases are reported from the rural belts of Bihar, Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli. January 31 is observed as World Leprosy Day.