Health losses of respiratory diseases in residents of Altai region

Abstract

Health losses of respiratory diseases in residents of the Altai region was studied and assessed as a part of social-and-hygienic certificate of the Altai region. They included primary morbidity (incidence) in children, adolescents and adults, and mortality rate. Based on historical analysis a conclusion was made regarding an increase in the environmental (social, natural and consume) influence and a reduction in a human’s biological compensatory abilities. A favorable dynamics of irrevocable losses (mortality) confirms the efficacy of pulmonology service at the region. Monitoring of main parameters characterized the health losses of respiratory pathologies should be included to a healthcare quality control system.