MORBIDITY IN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH OSSETIA FOR THE PERIOD FROM 2012 TO 2016 (GENERAL ASPECTS)

Abstract

The article presents the main indices of the morbidity - the general prevalence and incidence in the Republic of South Ossetia over the period from 2012 to 2016 for the main classes, groups and specific types of diseases, as well as for individual socio-demographic groups: the population over 18 years and children aged up to 18 years. Statistical data of the total incidence for 2012-2015 in The Republic of South Ossetia is considered in comparison with similar indices of the Russian Federation. The material reflecting the ranking of incidence rates per 100 thousand of the population is presented. The analysis of the morbidity, the study of statistical indices of the morbidity, both general prevalence, and incidence, as well as the dynamics over the period of 2012-2016, are the key reference points for the development of a corresponding resource for the emerging national health system of the Republic of South Ossetia. This is of particular interest in the implementation of the integration in cooperation between the Republic of South Ossetia and the Russian Federation.