Analysis of the epidemic situation of pulmonary tuberculosis among the female population of the Nizhny Novgorod Region

Abstract

The paper analyzes the epidemic situation of pulmonary tuberculosis among the female population of the Nizhny Novgorod Region in 2011-2013. There was a tendency for a reduction in main epidemiological parameters among the region’s female population over time, suggesting some stabilization of the tuberculosis process. At the same time, there was a rise in the rates of primary morbidity for bacillary pulmonary tuberculosis and morbidity in penitentiary facilities. In a 25-34 year old age group of women, the main epidemiological parameters exceed the average regional ones, besides, there is an increase in the morbidity rates of fibrocavernous tuberculosis and found postmortem rates in this age group, pointing to epidemiological ill-being in the region.