[Epidemiological analysis on leprosy in China, 2009].

Objective: To study the epidemiological characteristics of leprosy and to provide evidence for specific strategies development on leprosy control.

Methods: Descriptive analysis of data from the national leprosy surveillance system was carried out in 2009.

Results: A total number of 1597 new cases were detected in 2009 with a case detection rate of 0.