[On work conditions and occupational morbidity in Permsky area]

Permsky area is one of the most developed regions in Russia and among national industrial leaders. Registered level of occupational diseases in Permsky area does not correspond to work conditions state in industry. Over last 10 years, more than third of workers started having hazardous work conditions, number of the workers reduced more than by 200,000. Small-scale and medium business employers do not pay proper attention to health care for workers, and the situation concerning occupational hygiene in these enterprises deteriorates. Workers' health care is topical problem for Permsky area, necessitates systemic and complex actions within federal and regional goal-oriented program.