Occupational morbidity in the Samara Region: features and trends, prospects for prevention

The analysis of indicators and structure of occupational morbidity is a relevant aspect for its forecasting and prevention. The article presents the results of the study of the main indicators of occupational morbidity in the Samara Region; their features, differences from similar indicators in the Russian Federation, and trends of their changes in the period from 2019 to 2023 have been determined. The analysis of the structure of occupational diseases, taking into account nosological forms and professions, has been carried out according to the data of the Samara Regional Center of Occupational Pathology. The features of the structure and dynamics of indicators of occupational morbidity of medical workers in the Samara Region, including in the context of the pandemic of the novel coronavirus infection COVID-19 in 2020‑2021 and in the post-pandemic period, have been determined. The need to improve the quality of preliminary and periodic medical examinations and preventive measures, and enhance the assessment of causal relationship between disease and occupation is emphasized.