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1Psychology Program, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona 08240-0195, USA.
Perceptual and Motor Skills
|July 17, 1999
Summary
Voter support for Russia's 1993 constitution was lower in areas with higher death rates. This suggests a correlation between public opinion and mortality across Russian provinces.
Area of Science:
- Political Science
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- The 1993 Russian constitution was adopted during a period of significant social and political transition.
- Regional variations in public opinion and health outcomes are common in post-Soviet states.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between public support for the 1993 Russian constitution and regional mortality rates.
- To explore potential socio-political determinants of health in the Russian Federation.
Main Methods:
- Ecological study design.
- Analysis of aggregated data on voter support for the 1993 Russian constitution.
- Inclusion of mortality rate data for 55 Russian oblasts and krais.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant negative association was observed between the percentage of voters supporting the new constitution and the death rate.
- Regions with higher voter support for the constitution exhibited lower death rates.
Conclusions:
- Public support for the 1993 Russian constitution was inversely related to regional mortality.
- These findings highlight the complex interplay between political affiliation and public health indicators in post-Soviet Russia.