Health Status Of Population Research Articles

MT11 Field Testing of a Novel Holistic National Health Outcome Score: An Indicator of Health from Patient-Reported Outcomes

The field testing of a health score module (health index) via a national mHealth application provides a platform for the population to contribute information on their health status. The tool aims to promote health-seeking behavior and guide policymakers to improve health outcomes through population segmentation for targeted interventions. A preliminary national exercise was conducted to obtain behavioral insights in completing self-reported questionnaires using the tool and yielded an initial indicator of population health status.

Eleven Years of Health Monitoring in Wild Boars (Sus scrofa) in the Emilia-Romagna Region (Italy).

In recent years, the growth of wild ungulates has increased the focus on their health monitoring. In particular, the health status of wild boars is relevant for the economic impact on the pig industry. The Emilia-Romagna region activated a wildlife monitoring plan to better evaluate the health status of the wild boar population. Between 2011 and 2021, samples of found dead and hunted wild boar have been examined for trichinellosis, tuberculosis, brucellosis, african swine fever, classical swine fever, Aujeszky's disease, swine vesicular disease, and swine influenza A. Trichinella britovi was identified in 0.001% of the examined wild boars; neither M. bovis nor M. tuberculosis were found in M. tuberculosis complex positive samples; 2.3% were positive for Brucella suis; 29.4% of the sera were positive for Aujeszky's disease virus; and 0.9% of the samples were positive for swine influenza A virus. With an uncertain population estimate, the number of animals tested, the number of positives, and the sampling method do not allow us to make many inferences but suggest the need to implement and strengthen the existing surveillance activity, as it seems to be the only viable alternative for safeguarding animal and human health.

Hemodialysis and thyroid disorders in chronic kidney disease patients at General Hospital of Douala, Cameroon

Background: kidneys' physiology is related to thyroid hormone functions. They play an important role in certain pathways of these hormones. Therefore the decline in renal function is accompanied by changes in thyroid function. Thyroid abnormalities are described in chronic hemodialysis but insufficiently elucidated in our area. Hence our interest was to evaluate thyroid function in chronic kidney disease patients to point out the implication of hemodialysis on thyroid dysfunction in our population. Method: we carried out a thyroid function test on a chronic hemodialysed patient admitted at Douala General Hospital (DGH) nephrology service for chronic kidney failure. Samples collected were tested for thyroid hormones total T3 (triiodothyronine), total T4 (thyroxine), and TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technic. Epi Info was used for statistical analysis and 0.05 was significance threshold. Results: most of the participants were male-gendered (62.2%). The mean age was 49 years (41 ± 12.90) ranging from 20 and 79 years. Thyroid profile analysis of each patient highlighted 30 cases of hypothyroidism (36.59%) and 2 cases of hyperthyroidism (2.44%) out of the 82 enrolled subjects. Besides, our results showed that the duration of dialysis (P = 0.019) and old age (P = 0.04) were risk factors associated with hypothyroidism. Other factors such as gender and clinical history had no impact on the patient's thyroid status. Conclusion: our study indicated that hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder in patients who were going through chronic hemodialysis. A large population size study can be useful to set up systematic thyroid hormone checkups among chronic hemodialysis patients to improve population health conditions.

Этнические особенности физического развития мужчин-северян зрелого и пожилого возраста

Introduction. Physical development indicator variables can be used to estimate the population health status. Mature and elderly male residents of Magadan region, Aborigines and Caucasians by origin, were examined to study basic anthropometric indicators. Materials and methods. This study presented data obtained in the 2022 Evensk and Magadan Reproductive Health pilot project and Kolyma Longevity regional program surveys. The data of medical examination records of one hundred and seven male residents from the district of Evensk and eight hundred ninety-nine from the city of Magadan were assessed. The following anthropometric indicators were put into general database: body length, body mass, waist circumference, and body mass index was also calculated. Age and ethnic criteria were applied to form 6 groups. Results. The research showed that negative tendencies in physical development were characteristic of both ethnic groups in both regions: all examinees exhibited high percentage of overweight and shorter body length with the incidence growing with increasing age. The higher waist circumference index at older age in Caucasian populations of Magadan indicated subjective abdominal obesity. The ethnicity proved to specify the dynamics of physical development indicators with age: Caucasian examinees, mostly from the city of Magadan, tended to get shorter in body length with an increase in waist circumference and body mass variables. Aboriginals pronouncedly reduced body length with a tendency to a decrease in body mass, body circumference and body mass index. Conclusion. Age and ethnicity have an influence on somatometric status of northern residents, which should be considered when forming regional standards of physical development. @ 2023. This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 license.

A REVIEW :THE ELDERLY PATIENTS IN DENTISTRY

The aim of this review is to determine the factors that cause oral and dental health problems in the elderly.Maintenance of a natural, healthy and functional dentition is as important for healthy aging as maintaining physical and mental abilities.Over the past century,scientific progress has significantly increased life expectancy,people's living standards are improving and people are paying more attention to hygiene conditions. The role of oral and dental health on the general health status of the elderly population is too great to be ignored.In a number of cases,in addition to the effects of Aging on the orofacial region,acquired systemic diseases and the medications used in their treatment cause unpleasant changes in the oral cavity.Tooth loss,abrasions,periodontal diseases,dental caries,lesions in the oral mucosa,etc.cause elderly patients to be unable to perform oral functions well enough.Speech difficulties,muscle atrophy and changes in taste can also be observed. Elderly people need to be treated in cooperation with medical doctors and dentists who monitor the general health of the elderly and ensure good dental care

Somatotype altitudinal variation and its relationship with the nutritional status of children in the Jujuy province, Argentina.

To study the somatotype variations adjusted by altitude, age, sex, and BMI categories, and to assess the health status of the children population. A sample of 460 children aged 8-13 years was assessed in a cross-sectional study conducted on anthropometric measurements between 2011 and 2015. Data were categorized into two age groups: Group 8-10, Group 11-13 and two altitudes: Highland (>2000 masl), lowland (<2000 masl). The somatotypic profile was determined by the Heath and Carter's study method and the Body Mass Index was used to assess children nutritional status. Generalized linear latent variable models (GLLVM) were performed to test the association between somatotype and geographic altitude. Individual age-sex specific somatotypes were plotted in a two-dimension somatochart, and group dispersion was displayed by the somatotype attitudinal mean. The sample has an overall endomorph-mesomorph body type, exhibiting different patterns when altitude and sex were considered. The GLLVM showed that the whole somatotype was different by altitude. Highland children occupied central to endomorphic-mesomorphic places in the somatochart with lower variation. In both altitudes, girls exhibited higher endomorphy than boys. Several discrepancies between the BMI categorization and the somatotype were observed. Jujenean children show differential body patterns across geographic altitude which exhibit age and sex variations. Children have a differential tendency to a fat mass gain. The BMI showed some inconsistencies with somatotype, leading to a misclassification of the child nutritional status, this highlights the importance of not to treat the BMI in isolation but with other determinants of the health status.

Wellness Opportunities for Migrant Beginnings, Kansas City, Missouri.

To create a collaboration among health care professionals and community organizers to advance health equity and increase access to high-quality perinatal health care for Afghan refugees. This project was developed to create relationships among the health care industry, community partners, and nonprofit organizations to improve the perinatal health status of the refugee population of Kansas City, Missouri. Meetings were held among leaders of three medical systems (Samuel U. Rodgers Clinic, Swope Health, and University Health) and the two major resettlement agencies (Della Lamb and Jewish Vocational Services) to discuss barriers to care. These included communication, coordination of care, time limitations, and misunderstandings of the system. The following focus areas were identified, and interventions then were implemented:1. Education a. Seminars for health care professionals regarding specific perinatal health care needs b. Tours and classes for refugees during which they were introduced to the facility, including labor and delivery, and prenatal, antenatal, and postpartum care2. Communication a. Medical passports for patients to better facilitate perinatal care among organizations, because all facilities provide care but deliveries occur only at University Health3. Research a. Performing surveillance activities and disseminating findings to aid other communities The project is now expanding to include all refugee populations in the Kansas City area. Regular meetings are held quarterly with community leaders for continued quality improvement. Primary outcomes focus on our refugee patients: increased patient autonomy, adherence to prenatal and postpartum visits, and developing trust in the system. Secondary outcomes include improved communication between clinics and resettlement agencies and improved cultural awareness among obstetric care professionals. Equity in perinatal care requires individualized services when serving a diverse population. Refugees in particular have a unique perspective and unique needs. Through collaboration, we were able to improve the health status of the most vulnerable members of our community.

ENSURING FOOD SECURITY AT THE HOUSEHOLD LEVEL: SOCIO-ECONOMIC DIAGNOSTICS

The purpose of this scientific article is to research the important issues of food supply in Ukraine at the regional level by diagnosing the current state of food ensuring based on a survey of relevant respondents with the purpose to improve the level of socio-economic development of the country in the long run.In research have been interviewed households from Kyiv of Ukraine according to the following main criteria: physical and economic conditions, food availability, supply and access to food consumption to evaluate household food security status by calculating the sample size, a few details about the target population, its size, variance, margin of error and desired level of confidence in empirical estimates of important variables.In this research, the Minimum Dietary Energy Requirement (MDER) and a threshold that shows the minimum amount of energy needed by a hypothetical average person in the population to be healthy and engage in socially acceptable levels of activity have been examined. The state of nutritional food security in terms of protein, carbohydrate, and fat consumption has been investigated.The main aspect of the results approved that almost half of the respondents are showing conditions of life for them as “just adequate and few people seem not to be satisfied showing «less than adequate». These results are important from the viewpoint of food security as adequate food intake; availability and sustainability are the main components of food security and show the quality-of-life status.It is proved that at the present stage of national economic status human development plays an important role in achieving long-term food security goals. It has been established that in order to attain sustainable food safety at the national level, it is important to improve the population's health condition and to change the existing food consumption models in the country, in households in particular the food basket containing imported foodstuff. This can be achieved through promoting safe and healthy eating habits, education improving in the field of food systems and technologies, and facilitating access to information for consumers and producers.

Applying a nutrition security lens to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to address metabolic health.

Nutrition security - access to food that promotes well-being and prevents or treats disease, particularly among racial and ethnic minority populations, lower income populations, and rural and remote populations - is a national priority. Leading causes of death and disability in America, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes that disproportionately affect minorities are linked to preventable diet-related risk factors. Mounting evidence indicates that adherence to a lower-carbohydrate dietary pattern is associated with weight maintenance, improved blood glucose and insulin control, lower blood pressure, reduced markers of inflammation, and a more favorable lipid profile. Additionally, prior concerns regarding the higher fat and cholesterol content of this dietary pattern are less founded in modern research. The inclusion of a lower-carbohydrate option that meets all essential nutrient requirements aligns with the contemporary movement toward more flexibility and precision nutrition. Most important, a lower-carbohydrate option positions the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to more accurately reflect the current scientific evidence and more effectively address the metabolic health of the nation. Further, it has the potential to improve nutrition security by addressing metabolic diseases that disproportionately affect people from historically marginalized racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds. Given that most American adults are living with at least one diet-related chronic metabolic disease, updating the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to recognize and reflect the poor health status of the general population is prudent and urgent.

Association between exposure to ambient PM2.5 and the health status in the mobile population from 338 cities in China.

There are limited studies investigating the relationship between exposure to PM2.5 and the health status among the mobile population. A cross-sectional analysis was performed in a nationally representative sample (2017 China Migrants Dynamic Survey data) consisting of 169,469 mobile population. The ordered logistic regression model was used to examine the association between PM2.5 and the health status in mobile population. Stratified analyses were performed to identify whether the association varied across gender, age group, and regions in China. Overall, every 10μg/m3 increment in annual average PM2.5 was associated with increased risk of poor self-reported health (OR = 1.021, 95% CI: 1.012-1.030). Mobile population aged 31-49years and living in the central region suffers the highest PM2.5-associated health risk (OR = 1.030, 95% CI: 1.019-1.042; OR = 1.095, 95% CI: 1.075-1.116). Our study suggests that PM2.5 exposure was associated with an increased risk of poor self-reported health in mobile population, particularly among the population aged 31-49years and people living in the central region of China. Policymakers should pay more attention to the vulnerable mobile population to tackle the health burden of ambient air pollution.

Research on the antiviral activity of water-soluble melanin from the pharmaceutical chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) against influenza А virus subtypes H5N1, H3N2 and H1N1pdm09 in experiments in vitro

Introduction. Influenza A virus is the cause of epidemics and pandemics that severely affect the health and socioeconomic status of the world's population. The need to develop new methods of etiotropic therapy, and the increasing ability of viruses to counteract the antiviral drugs makes extremely relevant the search for new pharmacologically active substances and the subsequent study of their medicinal properties.&#x0D; The aim of the study is to conduct research into the antiviral properties of melanin obtained from the pharmaceutical chaga mushroom in relation to different subtypes of the influenza A virus.&#x0D; Materials and methods. A sample of water-soluble melanin from Inonotus obliquus obtained by alkaline hydrolysis and dried at 40C was tested for toxicity and antiviral activity. The commercial anti-influenza drug Tamiflu was used as a reference drug. Statistical processing of the obtained data was carried out according to the Spearman-Kerber method.&#x0D; Results. Inonotus obliquus melanin (sample 20-24) toxicity markers, such as a maximum tolerable concentration (MTC) of 237.0 g/mL, and a 50% cytotoxic concentration (CC50) of 153,45 g/mL were established for MDCK cell culture. The assessment of antiviral activity of test sample against three subtypes of the influenza A virus (H5N1, H3N2 and H1N1pdm09) demonstrated a decrease in the infectivity of the influenza virus by 2.53.5 lg with 50% virus-inhibiting concentrations (IC50) of 1.559.52 g/mL. Based on the obtained values of CC50 and IC50, the selectivity indices (SI) of the sample were calculated, characterizing its prospects for further research.&#x0D; Conclusions. Melanin obtained from the pharmaceutical chaga mushroom showed the highest activity against the strain of the human pandemic influenza virus A/California/04/2009 (H1N1)pdm09, caused a decrease in its infectivity by 3.5 lg and had an IC50 of 1.6 g/ml. The obtained results indicate the prospects for creating an antiviral drug based on Inonotus obliquus melanins against the influenza virus.

Long-term genetic monitoring of a reintroduced Eurasian lynx population does not indicate an ongoing loss of genetic diversity

Where reintroduced wildlife populations are considered as vulnerable this is generally due to limited founder size and isolation. While many of these populations show low levels of genetic diversity, little is known about the temporal patterns of genetic diversity loss and the role of initial founder effects vs. ongoing genetic drift. Here we analysed genotype data from 582 Eurasian lynx samples from the reintroduced Bohemian-Bavarian-Austrian population (BBA) over a time span of 35 years, representing approximately 13 generations. Two-wave reintroduction of lynx from at least two distinct West-Carpathian areas resulted in relatively high start-up of genetic diversity. After the initial decline when the population lost about a quarter of its genetic diversity compared to the Carpathian source population, the genetic diversity and effective population size remained almost unchanged over the next 20 years. Despite confirmed isolation of BBA and thus absence of gene flow, we detected relatively low inbreeding during the two recent decades within the slightly increasing population size, which may have prevented ongoing loss of genetic diversity. Given the current status of BBA, we do not support genetic reinforcement to maintain its long-term viability; but urge the importance of facilitating gene flow with neighbouring lynx populations through an improvement of landscape connectivity and by strengthening law enforcement as well as the prevention of illegal killings. A sound genetic monitoring alongside regular camera trap-based monitoring of population size, health status and reproduction is pivotal to decide on future conservation interventions. The genotype data are available within the supplementary material of this article.

Present in the Aquatic Environment, Unclear Evidence in Top Predators-The Unknown Effects of Anti-Seizure Medication on Eurasian Otters (Lutra lutra) from Northern Germany.

Emerging contaminants are produced globally at high rates and often ultimately find their way into the aquatic environment. These include substances contained in anti-seizure medication (ASM), which are currently appearing in surface waters at increasing concentrations in Germany. Unintentional and sublethal, chronic exposure to pharmaceuticals such as ASMs has unknown consequences for aquatic wildlife. Adverse effects of ASMs on the brain development are documented in mammals. Top predators such as Eurasian otters (Lutra lutra) are susceptible to the bioaccumulation of environmental pollutants. Still little is known about the health status of the otter population in Germany, while the detection of various pollutants in otter tissue samples has highlighted their role as an indicator species. To investigate potential contamination with pharmaceuticals, Eurasian otter brain samples were screened for selected ASMs via high-performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. Via histology, brain sections were analyzed for the presence of potential associated neuropathological changes. In addition to 20 wild otters that were found dead, a control group of 5 deceased otters in human care was studied. Even though none of the targeted ASMs were detected in the otters, unidentified substances in many otter brains were measured. No obvious pathology was observed histologically, although the sample quality limited the investigations.

Influence of High-Intensity Interval Training on IGF-1 Response, Brain Executive Function, Physical Fitness and Quality of Life in Sedentary Young University Women-Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Sedentary lifestyles have become a social problem, mainly among women. A sedentary lifestyle has been associated with poorer health in this population, negatively affecting physical and mental health. Physical exercise, in particular high-intensity interval training (HIIT), has been shown to be a neuroprotective tool. The present study provides a protocol design for a parallel-group Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT), whose aim will be to compare the effect of two physical interventions, HIIT and physical activity (increasing daily steps), on Insulin Growth Factor-1 (saliva IGF-1 concentrations), executive functions, quality of life, body composition, physical fitness, and physical activity in young sedentary women. At least 77 women will be recruited and randomly assigned to either a HIIT group (12-week exercise HIIT intervention, 3 sessions/week), the HIIT + PA group (12-week exercise HIIT intervention, 3 sessions/week, plus 10,000 steps/day), or a control group (usual care). The primary outcome measure will the chronic change in IGF-1 concentration levels measured in saliva. Secondary outcome measures will be: (i) executive functions; (ii) body composition; (iii) physical fitness; (iv) physical activity; and (v) quality of life. All outcomes will be assessed at the beginning of the study, after the intervention, and after three months of follow-up. After this intervention, we will be able to determine whether HIIT together with increased physical activity could be more effective than HIIT alone in IGF-1 stimulation. Furthermore, by comparing both intervention groups, we will be able to determine the differential effects on numerous health-related variables. Consequently, the conclusions of this study could help better understand the effects of a training program on IGF-1 concentration levels and executive functions. In addition, various strategies could be proposed through physical exercise to improve cognition in this age group, as well as to improve the health status of this sedentary population.

Exploring the relationship between air quality and health shocks to the elderly: A retrospective cross-sectional study in China.

We selected 5,172 microdata on individuals from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) 2018. The binary logit model, the ordered logit model, and the stepwise regression were employed to compare the effects of air pollution on self-rated health (SRH) and activities of daily living (ADL) in an elderly population. The effects on health shocks were explored in different age groups, different gender groups, different regions and different sources of pollutants, respectively. We found that air pollution significantly increased the risk of health shocks in the elderly population, especially in the 60-69 year age group, and the eastern/central region, where NO2 and O3 were important pollutant sources. Targeted management of the environment is necessary to improve the health status of China's elderly population. In addition, paying attention to the health status of vulnerable populations is needed to achieve social equity.

The Mental Health Status and Influencing Factors of the Elderly in Nursing Homes

The base of the elderly population in China is increasing year by year, and the acceleration of population aging has led to more attention to the psychological problems of the elderly. It is also imperative to discuss the mental health status of the elderly population in current nursing homes. The paper discusses the current psychological status of the elderly in nursing homes, points out various factors that currently plague their mental health, and proposes countermeasures for improving their mental health in the future, providing a reference for related research.

Contribution of migrants to mortality in Moscow during the COVID-19 pandemic

Introduction. The COVID-19 pandemic influenced the health status and mortality of population all over the world. The mortality rate in Moscow also increased significantly since the density of Moscow population is high and the city is very attractive for migrant workers. Objective. To determine the contribution of migrants died from the COVID-19 to the mortality in Moscow for 2019–2021. Materials and methods. In study, authors used the data on Moscow population and the real-time data on deceased persons by death causes according to the ICD-10 provided by the Moscow Healthcare Department.&#x0D; Results. The average contribution of migrants to the total mortality in Moscow is 10% among women and 16% among men. As for the age composition, the most significant contribution is from the migrant children and working-age youth aged 20 to 30 in women (an average of 50%) and 35 in men (an average of 60%). These results are especially true for migrant workers. Diseases of the circulatory system, external causes and neoplasms were the leading death causes among migrants before the pandemic. Then, the COVID-19 became the third common cause in 2020 and the first one in 2021. As for the death cause, the migrants contributed most to the perinatal and maternal mortality as well as to the mortality from infectious diseases, mental disorders and external causes.&#x0D; Conclusion. Cardiomyopathy and endocarditis, leading causes from the diseases of the circulatory system, often become the complications of infectious diseases, including imported infections. It is crucial to reimplement a rigorous record-keeping by citizenship and place of birth or residence, particularly within the databases on deceased population, in order to monitor the epidemiological situation and to make timely organizational decisions.

Determinants of self-reported health status during COVID-19 lockdown among surveyed Ecuadorian population: A cross sectional study.

To examine the associations of sociodemographic, socioeconomic, and behavioral factors with depression, anxiety, and self-reported health status during the COVID-19 lockdown in Ecuador. We also assessed the differences in these associations between women and men. We conducted a cross-sectional survey between July to October 2020 to adults who were living in Ecuador between March to October 2020. All data were collected through an online survey. We ran descriptive and bivariate analyses and fitted sex-stratified multivariate logistic regression models to assess the association between explanatory variables and self-reported health status. 1801 women and 1123 men completed the survey. Their median (IQR) age was 34 (27-44) years, most participants had a university education (84%) and a full-time public or private job (63%); 16% of participants had poor health self-perception. Poor self-perceived health was associated with being female, having solely public healthcare system access, perceiving housing conditions as inadequate, living with cohabitants requiring care, perceiving difficulties in coping with work or managing household chores, COVID-19 infection, chronic disease, and depression symptoms were significantly and independently associated with poor self-reported health status. For women, self-employment, having solely public healthcare system access, perceiving housing conditions as inadequate, having cohabitants requiring care, having very high difficulties to cope with household chores, having COVID-19, and having a chronic disease increased the likelihood of having poor self-reported health status. For men, poor or inadequate housing, presence of any chronic disease, and depression increased the likelihood of having poor self-reported health status. Being female, having solely public healthcare system access, perceiving housing conditions as inadequate, living with cohabitants requiring care, perceiving difficulties in coping with work or managing household chores, COVID-19 infection, chronic disease, and depression symptoms were significantly and independently associated with poor self-reported health status in Ecuadorian population.

Risk factors of severe periodontitis in kidney transplant recipients: A case-control study.

Kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) represent a vulnerable group of patients who develop a number of comorbidities. Severe periodontitis (SP) is associated with the most common chronic systemic diseases including kidney diseases. The objective of this study was to explore the risk factors for SP in KTRs. In this study, KTRs were divided into those with or without periodontitis and in relation to the severity of periodontitis. A comprehensive medical and periodontal examination was performed and evaluated. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to examine possible risk factors for SP among KTRs. A total of 100 KTRs were included in the analysis, of which 87% had periodontitis. Significant predictors of periodontitis were older age (OR=1.07, 95% CI [1.01, 1.13], p=0.016) and lower skeletal muscle mass (OR=0.88, 95% CI [0.78, 0.99], p=0.035). When examining periodontitis severity, predictors of SP (n=21, 24%) were increased levels of uric acid (OR=1.01, 95% CI [1.00, 1.02], p=0.022) and dental plaque (OR=1.04, 95% CI [1.01, 1.07], p=0.013). In the subset analysis that included only KTRs with measured advanced glycation end products (AGE) (n=47), 34% (n=16) had SP. The predictors of SP were AGE (OR=3.89, 95% CI [1.28, 11.82], p=0.017) and dental plaque (OR=1.07, 95% CI [1.01, 1.13], p=0.028). KTRs with SP had significantly higher uric acid levels and AGE, which may contribute to the systemic health status of this patient population.

Occurrence of emerging ruminant viruses in goats in Poland.

Health status of Polish goat population in regard to the viral diseases remained mostly unknown. In order to determine serological status of Polish goats for selected emerging ruminant viruses, 365 serum samples collected between 2017 and 2019 in 36 districts within 10 of Polish provinces, were tested. No antibodies specific to Peste de Petite Ruminants Virus (PPRSV) and capripoxviruses (CaPV) were found in any of the tested animals. Only single individual (0.27%) was seropositive to Blutongue Virus (BTV). Antibodies directed to Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) were detected in 46 goats which represented 12.6% of the tested population. No association between seropositivity to SBV and year of sampling, province of origin, gender and age was found. In conclusion, among studied viral pathogens, currently only SBV seemed to be important for epidemiological status of Polish goats.