Dying Too Young: Addressing Premature Mortality and Ill Health Due to Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries in the Russian Federation (2005)

Dying Too Young: Addressing Premature Mortality and Ill Health Due to Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries in the Russian Federation (2005) shows that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and injuries are the leading causes of death, illness, and disability in Russia. This report assesses the factors associated with the onset of these conditions, as well as the demographic, financial and economic consequences of NCDs and injuries, summarizes relevant evidence and emerging lessons from international experience, proposes a comprehensive program for addressing this problem, and projects the health and economic gains that could result from such a program./.../