REGIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF AVOIDABLE DEATHS IN ROMANIA
Abstract:
The research focusing on the extent of the phenomenon of avoidable deaths in Romania has
identified a percentage of 15% avoidable deaths of all deaths in Romania, regarding the period 2006-
2013. Among the most common causes of avoidable deaths in Romania we find: ischemic heart disease,
hypertension and cerebrovascular diseases, cirrhosis, cancer of the trachea, bronchus and lung, infant
mortality etc. The present study aims at assessing the dimensions and clinical and epidemiological
characteristics of avoidable deaths in territory in respect to 8 regions of Romania and at the main
causes that lead to such deaths. We conducted a retrospective observational study over a period of 5
years (2009-2013) of all statistical data regarding the deaths recorded in Romania during the studied
period. Given that until today, there is no epidemiological study of avoidable deaths at regional level,
highlighting their extent, we consider it appropriate to tackle this issue. The results would optimize
primary and secondary prevention locally, through the implementation and promotion by local
institutions, of the prophylactic means and of promoting health, adapted to the needs existing in the
community. Thus, this study would be an indisputable scientific support for inter – and multi-sectoral
regional prevention strategies.
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