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Recent mortality patterns associated with economic development in eastern Europe and the USSR
Journal of the National Medical Association
|February 1, 1984
Summary
Adult male mortality sharply increased in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union between the 1960s and 1970s. This trend occurred alongside economic growth, indicating a health decline for men in the region.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Demography
- Sociology
Background:
- Adult male mortality rates in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union experienced a significant increase.
- This demographic shift occurred despite a period of consistent economic growth in the region.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends in adult male mortality in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union.
- To investigate the relationship between socioeconomic development and health outcomes for adult men.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of age-standardized death rates for men aged 40 to 69 years.
- Comparison of mortality data from the early 1960s to the mid-1970s, excluding the German Democratic Republic.
Main Results:
- Age-standardized death rates for men aged 40-69 increased by an average of 12% between the early 1960s and mid-1970s.
- The rise in mortality was observed across Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union during a period of economic expansion.
Conclusions:
- Economic development and social progress in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union were associated with a significant deterioration in adult male health.
- The findings highlight a paradoxical trend of worsening health outcomes despite apparent societal advancement.