SPATIAL-TEMPORAL ASSESSMENT OF MORBIDITY OF KAZAKHSTAN’S POPULATION BY VIRAL HEPATITIS A
The World Health Organization estimates that 1.4 million cases of viral hepatitis A (VHA) are recorded annually in the world. The study of the incidence of VHA has scientific and practical interests, as it occupies a leading position in the structure of viral hepatitis. The purpose of the study. To study the regional characteristics of the incidence of VHA. Material and methods. A seven-year (2009-2016) retrospective study. The descriptive and analytical studies of epidemiology were used in research. Data about VHA (МКБ - В15) from the reporting forms №1 and №2 on infectious diseases of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan has provided useful inputs. Results and discussion. Spatial assessment of the average annual incidence of VHA is based on the determination of levels: low level - to 5.60/0000, average - from 5.6 to 13.80/0000, high level - from 13.80/0000 and higher. It was established that incidence rate was the lowest in West Kazakhstan region (1.50/0000) and the highest in Kyzylorda region (30.40/0000). Furthermore, spatial assessment is given at the beginning and at the end of the study. In the dynamics, the incidence rates of VHA tended to decrease, while the average annual rate was high. Conclusion. Regional characteristics of the incidence of VHA are established which make it possible to monitor and assess the diagnostic and treatment procedures and prevention measures in the country.