SSRC Sponsored Research

April 2008

The general perception still appertains that health is a residual factor as in Soviet times, or a factor which is less important than military or political dimensions. It is hoped that this paper will demonstrate how in the current and future Russian case, the conjuncture of population and health as they affect the military will play a very significant role. Health (and population) are factors which should influence choices made by a government, and not ignored as previously.