Recent reporting from InoSMI, drawing on information from Wirtualna Polska, notes a notable rise in the incidence of tuberculosis, pertussis, polio, and several other neglected diseases in Poland. The trend points to continued growth in the coming years, according to the experts cited in the piece.
Specifically, the article highlights that Poland recorded a 10% increase in tuberculosis cases in 2020 compared with the previous year. During the same period, pertussis cases rose by 20%, while polio cases surged by 400%, signaling a sharp shift in the country’s infectious disease landscape.
Beyond these illnesses, the report also notes a rise in sexually transmitted infections, including gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. In 2020, gonorrhea cases climbed by about 30%, and HIV infections grew by roughly 15%, underscoring broader public health challenges tied to prevention and treatment access.
Experts cited in the coverage attribute the upturn to a combination of factors. These include gaps in vaccination coverage, interruptions in timely treatment, and lifestyle influences such as smoking, diet quality, and elevated stress levels that can affect immunity and health behaviors.
In related regional health observations, some regions have reported increases in syphilis that may correlate with elevated stress levels and a higher prevalence of inconsistent use of barrier protection. While the Russian context is mentioned in the source material, the core emphasis remains on how social and health system factors can influence the trajectory of sexually transmitted infections in different areas.
Overall, the compiled data suggest a need for reinforced vaccination efforts, improved access to diagnosis and treatment, and public health strategies that address behavior, lifestyle risk factors, and preventive practices to mitigate these upward trends in both infectious diseases and sexually transmitted infections.
Note: The information reflects the cited analysis and related reporting; attribution is provided to the original outlets cited in the source material to acknowledge the contributing researchers and journalists.