Cooling microclimate as a risk factor for occupational pathology in the Arctic.

In 2007–2021, the share of the cooling microclimate in the structure of harmful production factors at enterprises in the Arctic was 5.1 %, and among the factors that caused the development of occupational pathology — 0.18 %. These health disorders were characterized by a high proportion of diseases of the nervous system (68.4 %) and the circulatory system (15.8 %). In general, over the course of 15 years, there was a downward trend in the number of occupational diseases caused by a cooling microclimate, and the risk of their development in 2007–2012 was higher than in 2016–2021: RR = 12.3; CI 1.62–93.5; p = 0.002. Conclusion. In 2007–2021, the cooling microclimate of workplaces did not have a significant impact on the formation of occupational diseases at enterprises in the Arctic. However, given the severe climatic conditions of the region, it can be assumed that this factor is underestimated, which makes it expedient to continue research.