Prostate diseases in the Russian Federation: statistical data for 2008-2017

Introduction. During the last years morbidity of population of Russian Federation constantly increases, which is related to an overall increase in elderly population and integration of new diagnostic methods which effectively improve detection rates of certain conditions, and also to an inadequate effectiveness of disease prophylaxis and prevention system. Materials and methods. Analysis of statistical information on morbidities in Russian Federation has allowed us to describe some associations. Of all genitourinary system conditions, prostate diseases make up to 27%. In 2007 there were 1124417 registered cases of prostatic diseases, and in 2017 - 1464765, so there was a 30,3% growth. Results. Overall incidence of prostate diseases per 100000 of male population has grown from 2152,1 in 2008 to 2770,2 in 2017 with 28,7% growth. Primary incidence of prostatic diseases increased during the studied period by 5,2%. Primary incidence of prostatic diseases per 100000 of male population increased by 3,6% and fluctuated between 516 in 2008 and 549,8 in 2017...