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Islands of Shame
by Luc Novovitch |
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| Up to 1980, patients were called lepers, and the disease was known as leprosy. Since 1980, a leper is refered to as a Hansen's disease patient, and leprosy is called Hansen's disease. |
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(Above) Mr Nambu sits on his bed as he waits for a health care worker to come help him to get dressed.
(Right) A bath of medicated solution is used to control skin conditions associated with Hansen's disease. |
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