Comparative Analysis of the Morbidity of Respiratory Infections in the Arctic Zone and other Territories of Russia

Abstract

Relevance. The Arctic Zone is a territory with very specific characteristics among the following: extreme climatic conditions, low population density, remoteness from industrial centers, and dependence even on insignificant anthropogenic impact. The concentration of natural resources and the focal development of territories leads to an increase of migratory flows. All of these factors influence the morbidity of the population. Aims. The aim of this study was to reveal the difference in the intensity of morbidity in the Arctic zone in comparison with other territories. Materials & Methods. We conducted a comparative retrospective analysis of the incidence of influenza, ARVI, community-acquired pneumonia, pertussis, and meningococcal infection in adults in the Arctic zone of Russia for the period of 2007–2018. Also, we conducted a correlation analysis using the Pearson method. We performed data processing in Microsoft Excel 2019. Results: In the retrospective analysis, the incidence rates ARVI and influenza are significantly higher in the Arctic zone in comparison with other territories. The incidence rate of influenza in the Arctic is comparable with other regions but complications arise more frequently. As much as influenza, ARVI may be more severe. The incidence rates of pertussis and meningococcal infection do not show any significant deviations from the rates in other regions. Conclusion: Thus, higher incidence rates ARVI and influenza were registered in the Arctic. Influenza and ARVI may be more severe.

Keywords

• epidemiology
• influenza
• arvi
• pneumonia
• pertussis
• meningococcal infection
• arctic
• incidence
• morbidity