Accession Number:

ADA399244

Title:

Population Matters Policy Brief: Russia's Mortality Crisis. Drinking, Disease, and Deteriorating Health Care

Descriptive Note:

Policy brief

Corporate Author:

RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

2001-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

4.0

Abstract:

Over the past decade, the Russian Federation has suffered increases in mortality unprecedented for an industrialized nation at peace. In Dire Demographics Population Trends in the Russian Federation, authors Julie DaVanzo and Clifford Grammich examine the dimensions of this alarming trend, look at Russias troubled health care system, and explore a range of policy options for reducing mortality rates. Addressing the causes of the mortality crisis, they contend, will require both short-term initiatives to counter a recent resurgence in infectious diseases and longer-term initiatives to improve the health behaviors of individuals and the capabilities and financial footing of the health care system.

Descriptors:

• *RUSSIA
• *MORTALITY RATE
• *ALCOHOLISM
• POPULATION
• INFECTIOUS DISEASES
• MEDICAL SERVICES
• PUBLIC HEALTH
• HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT

Subject Categories:

• Sociology and Law

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE