Cluster analysis of the prevalence and incidence of psoriasis in the population of Khabarovsk Krai for the period from 2010 to 2023

Relevance. Psoriasis is a serious medical and social problem. In various countries, its prevalence varies widely – from 0.1 to 3 %. In Russia, this figure is about 1 %. In Khabarovsk Krai, psoriasis tends to spread among the population. The objective of this study was to analyze the prevalence and incidence of psoriasis in the Khabarovsk Territory for the period from 2010 to 2023, using cluster analysis in accordance with the climatic features of the place of residence. Material and methods. The analysis used annual all-Russian and regional statistical reports of medical organizations with a dermatovenereological profile, absolute values of psoriasis incidence in the population for the period from 2010 to 2023. Results and discussion. The article presents data on the prevalence and incidence of psoriasis among the population of the Khabarovsk Krai in comparison with the Russian Federation and the Far Eastern Federal District. A cluster analysis of the incidence of psoriasis in the Khabarovsk Krai was conducted. Conclusion. As a result of the conducted cluster analysis it was established that the highest rates of prevalence and incidence of psoriasis in Khabarovsk Krai were identified in Khabarovsk, Komsomolsk-on-Amur, in the Amur River basin zone, and the lowest rates were found in municipal districts of Khabarovsk Krai and outside the Amur River basin zone.