[Pediatric endocrinological service in the Russian Federation: current state and development prospects]

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Endocrinology
• Public Health
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Endocrine diseases in children represent a significant public health concern.
• Effective management requires understanding disease prevalence and healthcare infrastructure.
• Regulatory frameworks are crucial for standardized pediatric endocrine care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present data on the prevalence of endocrine diseases in children within the Russian Federation.
• To outline the key normative documents governing pediatric endocrinology services.
• To assess the current status of healthcare resources, including beds, departments, and specialists.

Main Methods:

• Data compilation on disease prevalence.
• Review of legislative and normative acts.
• Analysis of healthcare infrastructure statistics (bed fund, specialized departments).
• Assessment of the number of pediatric endocrinologists.

Main Results:

• The article presents data on the prevalence of pediatric endocrine diseases.
• Key regulatory documents for pediatric endocrinology are identified.
• Information on the availability of children's endocrinology beds and specialized departments is provided.
• The number of practicing pediatric endocrinologists is reported.

Conclusions:

• The study highlights the need for robust data on pediatric endocrine disease prevalence.
• Adequate healthcare resources and specialist numbers are essential for quality care.
• Compliance with normative documents ensures standardized and effective treatment protocols.