The characteristics of rural health care in modern Russia

Abstract

The problems of medical care organization for the population living in rural areas exist in most countries. The results of Russian and foreign studies show the differences in the availability of medical care for rural and urban populations. The analysis of foreign and domestic sources shows, that increasing the availability and quality of medical care for the rural population must be implemented within the framework of comprehensive programs taking into account the region’s level of socio-economic development and infrastructural features and resource provision of healthcare organizations in rural areas.