
Mikhail Murashko named the main risk factors for non-communicable diseases, including smoking and alcohol
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.
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The Minister of Health of the Russian Federation gave an annual public lecture dedicated to World Patient Safety Day.
Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said that 70% of the Russian population has at least one risk factor for a non-communicable disease.
Among the risk factors, the minister named tobacco and alcohol use, insufficient physical activity and unhealthy diet.
Per 100 thousand people there are 4693.1 cases of circulatory system diseases, 1844.4 cases of hypertension, 887 cases of coronary heart disease and other diseases.
MOSCOW, September 17 - RIA Novosti. Almost 70% of the Russian population has at least one risk factor for a non-communicable disease, said Russian Health Minister 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.
“Non-communicable diseases in the Russian Federation. 70% of the population has at least one risk factor: tobacco use; alcohol consumption; insufficient physical activity; unhealthy diet,” says the minister’s presentation prepared for the lecture.

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.

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.

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.

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.