MEDICAL AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF CIRCULATORY SYSTEM DISEASES, CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES AND CEREBRAL STROKES

Introduction. In recent years, cardiovascular diseases (CVDІS), especially circulatory diseases (CDS), cerebrovascular diseases (CVDS) and cerebral strokes (CS), have been ranked first in terms of prevalence, mortality and disability of the entire world population. Purpose of the study. To analyze the epidemiological situation regarding the prevalence of CDS, CVDS and CS and their medical and social consequences in Ukraine and Kharkiv region. Materials and methods. Data from official sources of statistical information of Ukraine (State Institution "Center for Medical Statistics of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine") were used. The results. A decrease in the prevalence of all diseases and illnesses detected for the first time in life in Ukraine was determined for CDS (trends -16.3% and -28.0%) and CVDS (-22.8% and -24.1%) and CS and a significant increase in the primary prevalence for CS (+83.9%). An increase in mortality rates in Ukraine due to CDS and CVDS per 100 thousand people was noted: trends of +2.3% and -13.6%, respectively. An increase in the level of primary disability among the adult population has been identified for all diseases (trend +3.7%), as well as for CDS (+5.8%) and CVDS (+8.3%). Trends in the decline of CDS and CVDS in the Kharkiv region have been identified: -10.8% and -14.1% (all diseases) and -44.3% and -31.3% (newly diagnosed). Significant growth rates of the prevalence of CS were determined both for the total morbidity (trend +62.5%) and for those detected for the first time in life (+249.2%). An increase in mortality rates in the adult population of the region due to CDS and CVDS with trends of +1.9% (absolute values) and +4.9% (per 100 thousand population) was noted. There was an increase in the levels of primary disability for all diseases, CDS and CVDS among the adult population of the Kharkiv region with the corresponding trends for absolute values: +2.4%, +10.1% and +24.3% and rates per 10 thousand people: +4,9%, +12,1% +25,6%. Conclusions. The trends in the growth of CDS, CVDS and CS among the adult population of our country, the city of Kharkiv and Kharkiv region have been determined.