Health problems of the region with low population density according to data of the Amur oblast

Aim. To estimate the present health status of the population of Amur Oblast. Methods. The evaluation was based on analysis of statistical data on mortality, morbidity, disability in population. Intensive and extensive statistical parameters were calculated and compared. Results. The top three reasons for death in Amur Oblast were: cardiovascular conditions, external factors and malignancies (in Russia overall, malignancies rated the 2nd and external factors the 3rd). Mean survival rate has increased significantly both in Russia and Amur Oblast over the last 5 years (by 4.5 and 1.5 years accordingly). Overall disease prevalence has increased by 1.1 times over the last 5 years, with disease prevalence among children and adolescents increasing the most. Tuberculosis prevalence and mortality rate in Amur Oblast have dropped, although still higher compared with the whole Russia (prevalence - by 1.5 times, mortality rate - by more than 2 times). Syphilis prevalence rate has also dropped, although still exceeding the prevalence in Russia by 2.9 times. The prevalence of malignancies in Amur Oblast increased by 1.1 times, but it is by 1.1 times lower compared to Russian. Malignant tumors of lungs, skin, breast and stomach are the most prevalent types. Conclusion. Positive changes of public health characteristics can be expected at improving the life conditions and quality of life, the active promotion of healthy lifestyles and the high quality of medical care.

public health, overall mortality, infant mortality, maternal mortality, prevalence, morbidity, disability