EVALUATION OF CHANGES IN TUBERCULOSIS EPIDEMIOLOGICAL RATES AMONG PRISONERS IN THE PENITENTIARY SYSTEM OF RUSSIA AND SMOLENSK REGION

The article presents the results of retrospective analysis of tuberculosis epidemic situation among prisoners in Smolensk Region and its comparison with the same rates in the Russian Federation for 2007-2013. During those years positive changes had been observed in tuberculosis incidence, mortality and prevalence rates. The rates for the region were significantly lower compared to the rates in the penitentiary system for the whole country. Tuberculosis incidence in remand prisons of Smolensk Region was higher compared to the same in penal colonies and overall rate in the penitentiary system of Smolensk Region. Those in the age from 21 to 40 years prevailed among tuberculosis patients in Smolensk Region during the period being analyzed.