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[Morbidity from various causes in rural children in the Republic of Moldova]
C P Eţco1, E P Popuşoi, M M Raevschi
1Disciplina de Medicină Socială, Universitatea de Stat de Medicină N. Testemiţanu, Chişinău.
Abstract:
Child morbidity in the rural areas of the Republic of Moldavia was evaluated based on the data of attendances for medical care and complex medical examinations performed in 7,434 children aged between 0 and 14 years from five districts of the Republic. The age-group, sex and disease-groups distribution of morbidity are presented. These data were compared with the results obtained in other areas of the former Soviet Union. Measures for lowering the morbidity in the rural children of the Republic of Moldavia are suggested.
Insights
Child morbidity in rural Moldavia was assessed in 7,434 children (0-14 years). Findings highlight key disease patterns and suggest targeted interventions to improve pediatric health outcomes in the region.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Child morbidity assessment in rural Republic of Moldavia.
- Utilized data from medical care attendances and examinations.
- Focused on 7,434 children aged 0-14 years across five districts.
Purpose:
- To evaluate child morbidity patterns in rural Moldavia.
- To analyze age-group, sex, and disease-group distribution of illnesses.
- To compare findings with other regions of the former Soviet Union.
Summary:
- Presents the age, sex, and disease distribution of child morbidity.
- Compares rural Moldavian child health data with former Soviet Union areas.
- Identifies specific health challenges faced by children in the region.
Impact:
- Provides baseline data for understanding child health in rural Moldavia.
- Informs the development of targeted public health interventions.
- Suggests measures to reduce child morbidity and improve healthcare access.