Health dynamics of children and adolescents in the Far Eastern federal district in 2013–2020

Abstract

Aim. To identify trends in the primary morbidity of children and adolescents in the Far Eastern Federal District.Materials and methods. A retrospective analytical study of the dynamics of primary morbidity in children and adolescents by disease class was conducted.Results. Among the children population, a very high and high stability of the decrease in morbidity rates was established (R = -0.714– (-1.0)) for all classes of diseases. Among the adolescent population, a weak stability in the decrease in morbidity rates was characteristic of VII Diseases of the eye and adnexa (R = -0.262) and X Respiratory diseases (R = -0.262); a moderate stability of IV Diseases of the endocrine system, nutritional disorders, and metabolic disorders (R = -0.333); a moderate stability of IX Diseases of the circulatory system (R = -0.623); and a high stability among all other classes (R= -0.738 – (-0.928)). In the older age group, weak resistance to growth dynamics was determined in classes III Diseases of the blood, hematopoietic organs, and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (R = 0.024) and VIII Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (R = 0.095).Conclusion. The data obtained forms a basis for further research into regional risk factors that contribute to poor health of the population. The findings can also be used to predict the health status of younger generations.