Distribution of Infectious Diseases Significant for Sanitary Protection of the Territory of the Russian Federation in the WHO European Region

The review presents generalized epidemiological data and the situation on infectious diseases requiring measures for the sanitary protection of the territory of the Russian Federation in the countries of the European Region of the World Health Organization (WHO). The epidemiological analysis was carried out using data from the official websites and periodicals of WHO, the WHO European Office, the ministries of health of countries, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control, other international organizations, as well as materials from publicly available publications. The review summarizes and systematizes data on the incidence and territorial distribution of diseases in each specific country from the standpoint of possible risks for people visiting it. The presented data on infectious diseases make it possible to navigate through issues related to the risk of contracting infectious diseases, to determine the factors and seasonality of an increased risk of infection, and to predict the possibility of importing diseases into the Russian Federation.