PREVALENCE OF SCABIES AMONG THE POPULATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KARAKALPAKSTAN

Abstract

Scabies remains a significant public health problem worldwide, particularly in regions with socio-economic challenges, overcrowding, and limited access to medical care. The Republic of Karakalpakstan, characterized by specific climatic, environmental, and demographic factors, represents a region where communicable skin diseases, including scabies, require continuous epidemiological monitoring. This article analyzes the prevalence of scabies among the population of Karakalpakstan based on officially published epidemiological data, reports of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan, materials from the Sanitary-Epidemiological Service, and peer-reviewed scientific publications. The study evaluates incidence rates, age and gender distribution, seasonal patterns, and risk factors influencing the spread of scabies. The findings indicate that scabies remains endemic in certain districts, with higher rates among children and socially vulnerable groups. Preventive strategies and improvements in early diagnosis are essential to reduce morbidity.