The influence of socio-economic factors on the health of children by the example of an industrial region

Abstract

The health of the population is closely linked to the social gradient: improving the quality of health is associated with improving the socio-economic situation of the country. The level and quality of life is one of the fundamental indicators of the country’s economic development. The Republic of Bashkortostan is a leading agrarian and industrial region and makes a significant contribution to the development of the country. There are no studies on a comprehensive assessment of socio-economic factors in the Republic of Bashkortostan. To carry out the study, the following data were used: total morbidity and number of children, materials of the Federal Information Fund for Social and Hygienic Monitoring data for a block of socio-economic indicators for 2014–2018 The relationship of socioeconomic indicators and the incidence of the child population was carried out using correlation and regression analysis. General analysis of the socio-economic situation of the Republic of Bashkortostan for the period 2014–2018. indicates a stable economic situation and positive dynamics indicators. The results of the influence of priority socio-economic factors on the health of the child population living in urban and rural settlements are obtained. For children living in cities of the Republic of Bashkortostan, the leading socio-economic indicators affecting the overall incidence were 7 indicators: educational expenses; percentage of apartments that do not have running water; the proportion of living space equipped with central heating; monthly average nominal accrued wages of workers in the economy; investment in fixed assets per capita; number of doctors of all specialties; the number of doctors in outpatient medical institutions. The incidence of children living in rural areas was revealed by the influence of 2 indicators: the average monthly nominal accrued wages of workers in the economy and investment in fixed assets per capita. The countryside of the region is lagging behind in most indicators compared to cities. The results of the study must be used to improve the regional development strategy, as well as minimize the impact of these indicators on the health of both children and the population as a whole.