Trends in the structure of CAD-related disability in Russia (2006–2014)

Abstract

The article analyzes the coronary artery disease (CAD) related disability in Russian Federation in 2006– 2014. The article shows trends, degrees and structure of general CAD-related disability by age and gender. In 2006– 2014, CAD-related disability was high but demonstrated a downward trend. The percentage of newly disabled is significantly higher in the disability structure. The percentage of disable of 55–60 is high and tends to increase. The degree of disability is highest in middle-aged persons. In 2006–2009, the persons with II degree disability prevail, in 2010–2014 the persons with III degree disability prevail; consequently the rate of II degree disability is higher in 2006–2009, while the rate of III degree disability is higher in 2010–2014.

Keywords

• coronary heart disease
• disability level
• general disability
• degree of disability
• age