Development of regional differentiation of avoidable mortality in the Czech Republic

Development of regional differentiation of avoidable mortality in the Czech Republic Abstract The main goal of the thesis is the evaluation of development of avoidable mortality in the Czech Republic during 1994-2012. According to concept of avoidable mortality there are two main categories which differ among the authors in terms of selection of avoidable causes of deaths. Indicators based on category of preventable mortality show efficiency of prevention, indicators based on category of treatable mortality correspond with quality of health care and health policies. The intention is to compare a development of avoidable mortality from three different aspects using three different lists of causes of avoidable deaths focusing on regional differentiation. Results of the thesis indicate that the intensity of avoidable mortality was declining during 1994-2012 in all the regions. The level of this mortality differed depending on a list of avoidable causes of deaths and also among districts. Keywords: avoidable mortality, treatable mortality, preventable mortality, causes of death, regional differentiation, Czech Republi