[Effects of information media on population health]

Analysis of sociohygienic statistical values brought the author to a conclusion that deterioration of health of the Russian population and increased mortality, particularly from causes associated with information, is directly (increased morbidity and disability caused by mental disorders) and indirectly (cardiovascular diseases) determined by unfavorable information media of Russia, and deterioration of population health in general is indicative of negative effects of information on population health in Russia.