[Characteristics of otorhinolaryngologic diseases in the indigenous rural population of the North].

This paper presents the data describing specific features of ENT diseases in the aboriginal population of the North (Yakutians) obtained through mass-scale detailed examinations of the villagers. ENT pathologies were identified in 52.7% of those taken under examination. Among the pathologies ear diseases were in the first place (43.8%), pharyngeal diseases were in the second place (38.2%), nasal and paranasal diseases in the third place (14.2%). It is concluded that the prevalence and structure of ENT diseases among the population of the Far North should be taken into consideration when organizing ENT medical assistance in this area.