Russia increased fertility and mortality

In the first half of 2008, the birth rate in Russia rose by 7.8 percent, while the death rate - by 0.8 percent, according to RIA Novosti. These data announced today, Head of the Analysis and Forecast of the Health Ministry Vitaly Kolbanov. After Kolbanova in January-June 2008 in Russia 811 500 children were born - what 7.8 percent more than the same period last year. At the same time, the country has increased and mortality - in the first half of this year, the number of deaths increased by 0.8 percent or 8,900 persons. The circulatory system, neoplasms, respiratory system and digestive system - According to the Ministry, the deterioration of mortality was observed in all the most common diseases. Natural population decline in the first half amounted to 257,600 people, 16.1 percent lower than a year ago.