Epidemiological situation of pneumotuberculosis among adults in the Russian gas processing industry region

An analysis of the epidemiological situation for adult pneumotuberculosis and the ecological and sanitary and hygienic conditions in the Astrakhan region of Russia was carried out. Correlations between the spread of hydrogen sulfide and the direction of wind flow in nearby populated areas have been identified. The amount of aerotechnogenic pollutant emissions from road transport correlates with adult morbidity. And theareaslocated most closely are the most adversely affected by the enterprises of Gazprom Dobycha Astrakhan LLC, which contributes to the infection of the population with Koch’swand. To reduce this impact of emissions from these enterprises, it is necessary to strengthen sanitary and hygienic control as well as make regular and timely technical improvements to the equipment of Gazprom Dobycha Astrakhan LLC enterprises. Residents of these territories should have regular medical examinations with appropriate diagnostics and be provided with timely notifications of harmful pollutants emissions