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[Methods for diminishing mortality from infectious diseases].

B V Boev, F I Ershov

Vestnik Rossiiskoi Akademii Meditsinskikh Nauk

|October 16, 2009

Summary

Russia faces a demographic crisis, the "Russian Cross," with mortality exceeding birth rates by 750,000 annually. This study analyzes infectious disease impacts and proposes computer simulations to predict and reduce population loss.

Area of Science:

Demography
Epidemiology
Public Health

Context:

Presents the "Russian Cross" demographic phenomenon in contemporary Russia.
Characterized by a significant excess of mortality over birth rate, causing annual population reduction of 750-800 thousand people.
Focuses on infectious diseases as a primary driver of excess mortality.

Purpose:

To analyze the causes and factors contributing to excess mortality, particularly from infectious diseases.
To introduce a research program concept for "Avoidable population mortality from infectious diseases in 2010-2020" by the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences.
To propose the use of advanced information and computer technologies for analyzing and predicting infectious disease-related mortality.

Summary:

Investigates the "Russian Cross" demographic trend in Russia, marked by high mortality rates.

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Details a proposed research program utilizing computer simulation and modern technology to forecast and mitigate mortality from infectious disease outbreaks.

Illustrates the application of these technologies with smallpox epidemic data.

Impact:

Aims to promptly analyze and forecast excess mortality from infectious diseases.
Proposes a framework for evaluating the effectiveness of public health projects.
Highlights the need for developing specialized information systems (Projects, Infections, Prognoses) for effective implementation.