
The head of the Russian Ministry of Health, Mikhail Murashko, said that smoking, harmful use of alcohol, insufficient physical activity and unhealthy diet are risk factors for non-communicable diseases, giving a lecture as part of World Patient Safety Day.
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Murashko’s speech was timed to coincide with World Patient Safety Day and focused on the topic of safe medical care for non-communicable diseases.
Smoking, harmful use of alcohol, insufficient physical activity and unhealthy diet are risk factors for non-communicable diseases, said the head of the Russian Ministry of Health, Mikhail Murashko.
Metabolic risk factors for non-communicable diseases include high blood pressure, overweight and obesity, elevated blood glucose and lipid metabolism disorders.
MOSCOW, September 17 - RIA Novosti. Smoking, harmful use of alcohol, insufficient physical activity and unhealthy diet are risk factors for non-communicable diseases, according to data presented by the head of the Russian Ministry of Health, Mikhail Murashko.
The Minister on Thursday delivered his annual public lecture on 'Safe Health Care for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)' to mark World Patient Safety Day.
According to data presented by Murashko, behavioral factors include: tobacco, harmful use of alcohol, lack of physical activity and unhealthy diet, as well as air pollution.

The Russian Ministry of Health has updated the rules for medical examinations and medical examinations. Russians under 59 years of age will be assessed for the risk of coronary heart disease, men who smoke will be prescribed an ultrasound of the abdominal aorta and CT scan if they have a history of smoking, and the indications for colonoscopy and tests for glycated hemoglobin will be expanded.

Scientists have found that even moderate drinking over a lifetime is associated with poorer motor coordination, fine motor skills and stability in adults.

The head of the British Cancer Research Foundation, Michelle Mitchell, said that regular aerobic and strength physical activity reduces the risk of cancer recurrence by 17 percent and prolongs life.

Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said that 70% of the Russian population has at least one risk factor for a non-communicable disease, including tobacco, alcohol, physical inactivity and unhealthy diet.

Mobile flu vaccination points have opened near 18 metro stations, MCC and MCD in Moscow. The procedure is free, carried out without prior registration on weekdays and weekends.

Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said that non-communicable diseases cause 74% of deaths worldwide. He stated this during the annual public lecture on World Patient Safety Day.