[Algorithm for calculating socioeconomic loss in relation to premature mortality].

Methods for assessing the social and economic losses due to premature death are considered. The calculation algorithm of such an assessment including economic and demographic aspects has been devised. The calculation methods are illustrated by the results of carrying out the arterial hypertension preventive programs at one of the Moscow large enterprises. Unaccounted discount coefficient and survival expectancy rates are shown to contribute to the increase in the amount of economic losses due to premature death by 30-50%. It is also shown that measures promoting decrease in death rates caused by myocardial infarction and stroke, due to the prevention of arterial hypertension in the organized population groups within 4 years is followed by decrease in labour losses and by increase in economic effect by more that 160 thousand roubles (at the rate per 100 patients with arterial hypertension).