WHO identifies leading causes of death in Russia

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Cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory illnesses, and diabetes cause over 80% of deaths in Russia. This was stated by the head of the WHO office in Moscow. These non-communicable diseases are linked to risk factors like smoking, alcohol abuse, high blood pressure, poor diet, and air pollution. Stricter tobacco laws and alcohol control measures have contributed to increased life expectancy in Russia.


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