title: [Regional differentiation of ageing characteristics in Russia].
abstract: Regional differences in ageing characteristics in Russia have been studied. A number of ageing characteristics (e.g. the proportion of population aged 60 or over, ageing index, old-age dependency ratio) have been computed for Russia and Federal Districts based on the 2002 census data. A significant regional differentiation of ageing process has been demonstrated. All considered ageing characteristics have minimal values for The Far East Federal District and maximal--for The Central Federal District. Regional heterogeneity should be taken into account when elaborating effective socio-economic policies.
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Safarova
authors.forename: N G
authors.initials: NG
authors.lastname: Kosolapenko
authors.forename: V A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Arutiunov
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D019352:Censuses; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008017:Life Expectancy; D008297:Male; D012426:Russia; D012800:Siberia