Understanding the toll of premature death among men in eastern Europe

摘要

Young men were especially vulnerable to the consequences of the policies pursued by the communist regimes in eastern Europe before 1990 The leading causes of the high mortality were injuries and violence and cardiovascular diseases High levels of alcohol consumption, especially binge drinking, were an important, underlying factor, but smoking and poor nutrition also played a part Men who have experienced a rapid economic transition, who have least educational resources and least social support have been affected the most The pattern of premature mortality seen among men in eastern Europe is not unique and there are many parallels among disadvantaged communities in western Europe