The regional characteristics of prevalence of behavioral risk factors of diseases of blood circulation system in adult population of Russia

The diseases of the circulatory system (DCS) rank first in general structure of morbidity and are leading cause of adult mortality worldwide. The actuality of the study is related to prevalence of DCS in Russia and to trend of its increase in younger population. According to forecasts of the WHO experts, the rate of occurrence of DCS will continue to rise due to increasing of percentage of elderly people in society, intensive pace of life and impact of harmful behavioral habits on health. This analytical review covers the adult morbidity data published in 2024 by the Federal State Statistics Service as well as the results of the study “Sample Survey of Behavioral Factors Affecting Public Health and Behavioral Risk Factors for Diseases (VNSZN-2024)”. The authors assume that comprehensive approach to lifestyle modification and medical control of behavioral risk factors remains crucial for reducing risk of development of DCS and improving their prognosis.