TRENDS IN DISABILITY STATUS RATES AND STRUCTURE AMONG THE POPULATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF BASHKORTOSTAN
The peak decrease by 16% in the number of primarily recognized handicapped individuals occurred within the period of 1995- 2000. From 2000 to 2009 there was a 23% increase in the above parameter. Cardiovascular system disorders, malignant neoplasms, complications due to trauma, poisoning and other external exposure types, musculoskeletal system disorders, ocular diseases, and respiratory system conditions have taken the leading position in the structure of primarily acknowledged disabilities. Primary disability retirement for the majority of disorders grew from 2000 to 2009: by 50% due to digestive system organs disorders, by 46% due to musculoskeletal system disorders, by 44% due to malignant neoplasms, by 34% due to tuberculosis, by 33% due to cardiovascular system diseases. In 1995-2009 there was a rise in the number of primarily recognized handicapped individuals of disability groups I and III in the Republic of Bashkortostan. Concurrently, a decrease in the acknowledged rate was observed in disability group II. Within the period of 1995-2009, the number of employable age invalids reduced by 9.5%, with the total count of primarily acknowledged invalids of all age groups within the specified period of time being enhanced by 6.4%.