Analysis of syphilis incidence in the Republic of Mordovia

Abstract

Objectives to study the syphilis morbidity rate in the population of the Republic of Mordovia in years 20152017, to determine the age, sex and social patterns of morbidity. Material and methods.The subject of the analysis was the data of the official annual report on sexually transmitted infectious diseases, and contagious skin diseases in the Republic of Mordovia in 20152017. Results.In 2017 the syphilis morbidity comprised 21.1 per 100k (total of 171 cases), this result is 2.8% lower than in 2016 (21.7 per 100k). In general, the morbidity rate remains 1.5 times higher than overage in Russia. Despite the positive dynamics, the preconditions for the further prevalence of syphilis among the population remain. Conclusion.Additional measures are required, aimed at raising the general cultural level and health education of the population, regarding to the safe sexual behavior, especially among people of fertile age.

Keywords

• sexually transmitted infections
• syphilis
• morbidity
• morbidity patterns