Dinamic trends and region features of disability in the arkhangelsk region as leading parameter of public health

The analysis of primary disability in the Arkhangelsk region for the period 2000-2011 according to the age categories, causes, and territories was conducted. Frequency of primary disability in the region is lower by 1.2 times on average of the all-Russian indicator but is comparable to other regions of North-West Federal district. Primary disability rate in the Arkhangelsk region for the period under study has trend to decrease with peak in 2005 due to increasing of primary citizen's examinations. Primary disability among more than one third of patients is identified at working age. Leading causes of disability are cardiovascular diseases, cancer and accidents. Primary disability rate among rural population exceeds the urban rate by 2 times in overall.

primary disability, Arkhangelsk region, adult and working age population, disability causes