Age structure of mortality in Russia
Kokorina, E.P.; Rogovina, A.G.
Problemy Sotsial'noi Gigieny Zdravookhraneniia i Istorii Meditsiny 3: 18-24
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0869-866X PMID: 11515107 Document Number: 539600
The ratios of age coefficients of mortality in Russia and European countries are analyzed in general and for individual causes. The role of various factors in the tendencies observed is demonstrated. Special attention is paid to methodological approaches to determination of the main cause of death. An integral approach is offered, which helps detect the contribution of various age groups to total mortality. Ranking of Russian Federation regions is offered.