[Characteristics of morbidity of physicians]

The research data proposed is based on outpatient admittance patterns including temporary disability cases, and on chronic diseases' prevalence in 11 major professional groups of physicians. The data revealed a relationship between morbidity indices and certain medical professions. The morbidity indices show high-level prevalence and necessitate elaboration of a system of current control of physicians' health status, with due account of the working conditions of different professional groups. Optimal recommendations for health-related improvements of the working conditions are also needed.