ON THE HEALTH OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN OF KRASNODAR REGION RURAL LOCALITY

Aim. This study was performed to assess the state of health of preschool children from Krasnodar Region rural locality according to the incidence rate.

Materials and methods. The study was conducted on the basis of six municipal preschool institutions in Krasnodar Region rural locality with the coverage of 855 preschool children aged 3 to 7 years.

Results. When dividing children into health groups, it was evident that most of them belonged to I health group. Among children with various health abnormalities categorized as II, III, IV and V health groups, chronic tonsillitis, reduced visual acuity, and anemia were more common. Girls more often than boys had chronic pyelonephritis, bronchial asthma, Type I diabetes mellitus, anemia, chronic pancreatitis, chronic bronchitis, and cystitis. The boys were more likely to experience reduced visual acuity and tunnel vision.

Conclusion. As a result of the conducted research, it was determined that the majority of children attending preschool institutions in Krasnodar Region rural localities were almost healthy. In comparison with other regions (according to the literature), the health indicators of rural preschool children in Krasnodar Region are somewhat better. The results of the study also showed gender differences in the morbidity patterns of preschool children, indicating that girls are at risk.