Influence of seasonal course of maxillofacial region diseases on the structure of temporary ­disability in the Republic of Tatarstan

Abstract

Aim. To study the seasonality of diseases of the maxillofacial region as a factor affecting the duration of temporary disability in the Republic of Tatarstan.

Methods. The sources of information were the cases of temporary disability established by dental medical organizations of the Republic of Tatarstan (analysis of accounting and reporting forms 16-VN, 036/u, 035/u, 043/u for the period 2007–2016).

Results. The number of visits to dental medical organizations of the patients with diseases of the maxillofacial region leading to disability of the patient was different depending on the season. It was found that the differences in the structure of temporary disability due to diseases depending on the season for different years of the study period were statistically significant (p <0.001) in all groups except non-odontogenic inflammatory diseases. We have established two periods with an increased number of cases — from March to April and from October to December. In these months, cases of temporary disability in the general structure accounted for 8.9% and more.

Conclusion. Analysis of morbidity and factors leading to the occurrence of cases of temporary disability allows obtaining reliable information about the health of the economically active population of the Republic of Tatarstan, which will be the basis for planning preventive measures, appropriate comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation of patients.

Keywords

examination of temporary disability / diseases of maxillofacial area / dental medical organization / seasonality of diseases

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Saleev R.A., Abdrashitova A.B.