Incidence of Enterobiasis in the Child Population of the Russian Federation in 2010–2024

Introduction: Being one of the most common worm infections in the structure of parasitic diseases, enterobiasis represents a significant sociomedical challenge, particularly relevant for children.

Objective: To analyze the incidence of enterobiasis in the child population of the Russian Federation in 2010–2024 and to establish regional features and the main trends in the disease spread.

Materials and Methods: The incidence rate (per 100 thousand population or %000) was calculated using statistical data for 2010–2024. The strength of the incidence trend was assessed by the growth rate (%): baseline (Kt b ), chain (Kt), and average annual (Тnp) rates using the least squares method (Tnp). Non-normally distributed quantitative variables were tested using nonparametric methods. A value of p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Hierarchical cluster analysis was used for region grouping.

Results: The findings showed a significant decrease in the incidence of enterobiasis in both the general and child population. Over the reporting period from 2010 to 2024, the incidence rate in the general population demonstrated a 1.7-fold decrease from 168.3 %000 to 100.3 %000, while that in children dropped by 1.8 times from 873.3 %000 to 482.9 %000. The highest rates were observed among preschoolers aged 3–6 (1,233.9 %000) and schoolchildren aged 7–14 (890.6 %000), and registered in the Vologda Region, Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Jewish Autonomous Okrug, Udmurt Republic, Arkhangelsk Region, Komi Republic and Perm Krai. The North Caucasus Federal District was noted for the lowest incidence rate of pinworm infection.

Conclusion: The study has demonstrated that Enterobius Vermicularis infection remains relevant as a socially significant problem requiring further improvement of the system of preventive measures, especially in the regions with high activity of the epidemic process. 

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