TLR3 Gene Polymorphism in HCV Infection in the Kazakh Population of Western Kazakhstan.

Background And Objectives: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a common cause of cirrhosis worldwide, leading to significant economic and social burdens. Approximately 170 million people (3% of the population) are infected with HCV, with the risk of developing complications such as cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. In the United States, HCV is the main cause of liver cirrhosis, accounting for 26% of cases.

Age and Spatial Peculiarities of Non-neoplastic Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue in Kazakhstan, 2003-2015.

Background: Arrangement of effective management aimed at improving dermatological services and consistent care of patients with skin diseases depends on understanding the epidemiological situation.

Methods: This retrospective study presents an epidemiological assessment of non-neoplastic skin and subcutaneous tissue diseases in Kazakhstan registered in 2003-2015.

Results: The yearly incidence rate of the diseases among the whole population was in average 3,341.

Epidemiological Aspects of Neonatal Mortality Due To Intrauterine Infection in Kazakhstan.

Background: In this study, we examined the epidemiological aspects of neonatal mortality due to intrauterine infections with regard to regional characteristics.

Methods: Consolidated report of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan on children deceased during their first 28 days of life due to intrauterine infections (P23 - congenital pneumonia, P35-39 - infectious diseases specific to the perinatal period) in the country and its regions for 2010 - 2014 was used in this investigation. Descriptive and analytical methods of medical statistics and epidemiology were used as the main method of this 5-year (2010-2014) retrospective study.