AGE-SPECIFIC FEATURES OF NOSOLOGICAL STRUCTURE OF PRIMARY DISABILITY IN CHILD POPULATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS
Congenital anomalies, mental disorders, diseases of the nervous system, endocrine system diseases, and neoplasms were main causes of primary disability in child population. Differences were found in nosological structure among children of different age groups. Leading causes of primary disability in children aged 0-4 years were congenital anomalies, diseases of the nervous system and mental disorders. In age group of 5-9 years, mental disorders, endocrine system diseases and congenital anomalies were in the lead. Among children aged 10-14 years, the leading groups were: endocrine system diseases, mental disorders and diseases of musculoskeletal system; among adolescents (15-17 years), mental disorders, neoplasms, diseases of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue were on leading positions.