Pathology Regional

Regional pathology is a set of characteristics of morbidity among the population living in a certain territory. This concept was introduced in 1927 by the Russian physician N.A. Semashko.

Regional pathology can be associated with various factors, such as climatic conditions, geographical features, social conditions and others. For example, in some regions of Russia, diseases associated with a lack of vitamins in the diet, as well as environmental pollution, are common.

In order to prevent the development of regional pathology, it is necessary to take measures to improve the environmental situation in the region, as well as to provide the population with a sufficient amount of vitamins and other nutrients in the diet.

In general, regional pathology is an important problem for healthcare and requires an integrated approach to its solution.

Regional pathology is a set of characteristics of the disease of residents of a certain region, depending on local geophysical, geographical, socio-economic conditions.

It is characterized by a set of chronic diseases that arise due to high exposure to environmental factors and a specific lifestyle. Pathologies characteristic of regional pathology include cardiovascular, respiratory, psychosomatic, oncological and infectious diseases. They can develop due to deteriorating living conditions, for example, due to the poor environmental situation in the regions, low living standards, high levels of stress and poverty. These factors can contribute to the formation of chronic diseases and aggravate their course. Regional pathology arises due to adaptation to local conditions, which manifests itself differently in each group. Relatively new populations arriving in regions with different conditions cannot always cope with them quickly. Modification of the original pathways to adaptation can lead to significant health risks. For example, people living in cold climates may experience problems with their immune and circulatory systems, and local pathogens that previously avoided them can now harm them. Some pathological diseases tend to spread over a certain area. Malignant tumors deserve special attention due to their increased prevalence and limited options for control.