About diagnosis of neuro-mental disorders in liquidators of the accident at Chernobyl APS
We have examined 563 persons who took part in liquidation of the accident on Chernobyl atomic power station. We have determined organic mental disorders and two cases of endogenous disorder (schizophrenia), comorbid to organic ones. We have analyzed data from publications and findings of our investigation and have identified that endogenous disorders among liquidators are found more often than usually diagnosed. Timely revealing of endogenous disorders will allow increasing the quality of medical and social care to this group of patients and to members of their families.