KRAJSKÉ ROZDIELY ZDRAVOTNÉHO STAVU OBYVATEĽOV SLOVENSKA V ROKOCH 1993 – 2016
REGIONAL DIFFERENCES IN THE HEALTH CONDITION OF THE SLOVAK POPULATION WITHIN THE YEARS 1993 - 2016

Summary/Abstract: Introduction: Content of this contribution is focused on the comparison of the regional differences within the health condition of Slovak population from 1993 to 2016. Methodology and materials: In the preparatory phase of the research work it was necessary to obtain secondary information by studying the necessary literature and available official statistical sources. The identifiers of the health condition assessment were defined by the author. Collected statistical data were subsequently analyzed and compared, considering obtained results could be used to evaluate regional differences in the health condition of the Slovak population within the years 1993 - 2016. Results: The health condition of the Slovak population has been improving since 1993. Life expectancy for both men and women at birth has been increasing in all regions. The crude death rate trend is growing; however, decrease can be found within the region of Banska Bystrica during the reference period. Causes of death are generally defined by any diseases, medical conditions or other events which caused the death. Analysis of available statistical data provides that the most common causes of death are cardiovascular diseases (ischemic heart disease), cancer, diseases of external causes (trauma, poisoning, homicide, suicide, etc.), respiratory system diseases and disorders digestive system. The causes mentioned above result in 95% of all deaths. Conclusion: Health condition of population is the subject of numerous scientific disciplines, ;however the identifiers of health condition might differ in multiple cases.

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