Comparative assessment of morbidity of the population above working age in the Russian Federation and Novosibirsk region

Aim. To conduct a comparative analysis of the overall morbidity of the population above working age (55 years for women and 60 years for men) in the Russian Federation and Novosibirsk region according to the data of patient attendance in 2009-2014.

Methods. The method of computing the mean value with amplitude of fluctuations by years, the analytical method were used. The data of official statistical compilations: Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat), «Healthcare in Russia» and «Russian Statistical Yearbook» were analyzed.

Results. The difference in increase in the morbidity rate between the Russian Federation (42.4‰), and the Novosibirsk region (85.8‰) was 43.4‰, with difference of 36.0‰ in the value fluctuation amplitude by years. The main differences in the prevalence of diseases in the Russian Federation are characterized by higher rates of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue disorders, diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, urogenital disorders, diseases of the ear and mastoid process (an increase by 23.2; 19.5; 18.9 and 12.8%, respectively), and in the Novosibirsk region - diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs, endocrine disorders, neoplasms, certain infectious diseases, injury and poisoning, digestive system diseases (by 33.3; 28.1; 16.8; 14.9; 13.5 and 11.1%, respectively).

Conclusion. Morbidity of the population above working age is higher in the Novosibirsk region; the differences in the indices of morbidity structure between the Russian Federation and the Novosibirsk region were identified.