An analysis of pneumonia morbidity in adults and children at Russian Federation, 2010 – 2014

Abstract

Pneumonia is one of the most common respiratory diseases. The aim of this study was to analyze trends of pneumonia morbidity in adults > 18 years old and in children 0 – 14 years old in 2010 – 2014. Methods. Findings of Federal Statistic Surveillance of the Healthcare Ministry of Russian Federation were used to analyze pneumonia morbidity of adults and children living at different federal districts of Russian Federation in 2010 – 2014. Results. Respiratory diseases are the 2nd leading cause of morbidity in adults and the 1st leading cause of morbidity in children. The highest pneumonia morbidity in both groups was registered in 2010 that was 413.1 per 100,000 of age-adjusted population in adults and 986.1 per 100,000 of ageadjusted population in children. In 2014, the morbidity decreased to 338 cases in adults and 816 cases in children per 100,000 of age-adjusted population. In 2010, the highest pneumonia morbidity in adults and children was registered in the Central Federal District. In 2014, the highest pneumonia morbidity was registered in adult population of the Siberian Federal District and in children of the Far-Eastern Federal District. The overall pneumonia morbidity in Russia decreased in 2010 – 2014 excluding the Siberian Federal District, the Ural Federal District and the Volga Federal District. Conclusion. Average pneumonia morbidity in adults and children inRussia rise in 2010 due to A(H1N1)2009 influenza epidemics and then gradually decreased to 2014, probably due to the improved care and preventive measures.