Trends and educational differences in non-communicable disease risk factors in Pitkäranta,
Russia, from 1992 to 2007
Engelsk titel: Trends and educational differences in non-communicable disease risk factors in Pitkäranta,
Russia, from 1992 to 2007
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Författare:
Vlasoff, Tiina
;
Laatikainen, Tiina
;
Korpelainen, Vesa
;
Uhanov, Mihail
;
Pokusajeva, Svetlana
;
Tossavainen, Kerttu
;
Vartiainen, Erkki
;
Puska, Pekka
Email: tiina.vlasoff@kansanterveys.info
Språk: Eng
Antal referenser: 30
Dokumenttyp:
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UI-nummer: 15069396
Sammanfattning
Aim: 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. Methods: Four
cross-sectional population health surveys were carried out in the Pitkäranta region, Republic of
Karelia, Russia, in 1992, 1997, 2002, and 2007. An independent random sample of 1000 persons
from the general population aged 25-64 years was studied in each survey round. The total number of
respondents in the four surveys was 2672. The surveys included a questionnaire, physical
measurements, and blood sampling, and they were carried out following standard protocols. Results:
The NCD risk factor trends generally increased in Pitkäranta during the study period with the
exception of systolic blood pressure and smoking among men. Especially significant increases were
observed in alcohol consumption among both sexes and in smoking among women. Educational
differences and differences in trends were relatively small with the exception of a significant increase
in smoking in the lowest female educational category. Conclusions: 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.