title: The epidemiological transition and causes of death in the USSR.
abstract: "Within the context of the theory of epidemiological transition, an analysis is made of life expectancy and its structure as related to the causes of death in the USSR and the union republics, and also their lag behind the life expectancy level achieved by developed countries."
mesh_terms: D002423:Cause of Death; D003710:Demography; D019049:Developed Countries; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D008017:Life Expectancy; D008136:Longevity; D009026:Mortality; D011153:Population; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012106:Research; D014586:USSR
keywords: Causes Of Death; Comparative Studies; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Epidemiologic Methods; Length Of Life; Life Expectancy; Mortality; Population; Population Dynamics; Research Methodology; Studies; Ussr