Scandinavian journal of public health
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Scand J Public Health · Feb 2015
Trends and educational differences in non-communicable disease risk factors in Pitkäranta, Russia, from 1992 to 2007.
Mortality and morbidity from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is a major public health problem in Russia. The aim of the study was to examine trends and educational differences from 1992 to 2007 in NCD risk factors in Pitkäranta in the Republic of Karelia, Russia. ⋯ Trends showing an increase in some major NCD risk factors and signs of emerging socio-economic differences call for stronger attention to effective health promotion and preventive policies in Russia.