Stroke: statistics and dynamics of morbidity in Russia.
А. А. Николаев, V. A. Nikolaev
Abstract
Stroke is a global medical and social problem, and its consequences are characterized by high mortality and disability rates. To improve organizational and managerial decisions in the field of healthcare, it is necessary to analyze statistical data on morbidity. The aim of the study is to analyze the main epidemiological data on stroke in the Russian Federation and identify trends in the changes of statistical indicators in the modern period. Materials and methods. The work uses the method of information retrieval, analytical method of research, analysis and synthesis, methods of descriptive statistics and processing of research results. Statistical data and collections of statistical information are analyzed. Results. An analysis of statistical information on the incidence of circulatory system diseases among the population of the CIS, morbidity, mortality, and disability of the population of the Russian Federation with circulatory system diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, stroke, and hospital mortality from stroke was carried out. Dependencies and trends in changes of statistical indicators over time have been identified. Findings. The dynamics of stroke incidence in Russia requires a comprehensive study and analysis of the causes leading to it in order to develop organizational and managerial measures to reduce morbidity, mortality, and disability in the coming years. Analysis of statistical data on stroke incidence can help predict the volume of work and timely provision of medical organizations with the necessary resources to provide medical care for medical rehabilitation and restorative treatment of post-stroke patients.