[Infectious morbidity in the USSR: its structure, levels, dynamics and economic significance].

Taking well-grounded strategic decisions on the control of infectious diseases requires the knowledge of modern epidemiological situation with respect to the total infectious pathology. The structure, levels and dynamics of morbidity in infectious diseases, registered according to Form No. 85 (Infection), on the territory of the USSR are considered. Besides, the evaluation of the economic damage inflicted to the national economy of the USSR by infectious morbidity is presented.