Dynamics of morbidity in the children’s population of the Krasnoyarsk Territory over 2011–2020

Abstract

Introduction. The Krasnoyarsk Territory, in the Russian Federation, is second only to the Sakha Republic in terms of area. The large territory, the uneven distribution of settlements, complicate the medical care of the population and the availability of medical care, which determines the relevance of studying regional indicators of the morbidity in the child population. Purpose of the study is to analyze and evaluate the dynamics of morbidity indicators of the children’s population of the Krasnoyarsk Territory for 2011–2020. Results. A tendency to decrease the indicators of the prevalence and incidence and a gain in the previously known morbidity in 0 to 14 years children has been revealed. The trend in the general coefficients of chronization of diseases and the proportion of chronically ill children when applying to outpatient clinics increased by 1.5 and 1.6 times. High rates of the gain in chronic pathology prevalence were noted for classes of diseases of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue by 105.3%, endocrine system, nutrition and metabolic disorders — 100.0%, skin and subcutaneous tissue — 71.5%. Limitations. The study has regional (Krasnoyarsk Territory) restrictions and concerns the child population aged 0 to 14 years. Conclusion. The analysis and assessment of morbidity for 2011–2020 allowed us to determine the direction of the trend in morbidity rates and the state of health of children from 0 to 14 years. The results obtained should be taken into account in planning the provision of therapeutic and preventive care for children.