In 2011 birth rate dropped by 3,7% and death rate increased by 5,5% in Bashkortostan. The natural loss of population increased by 0,7% for the last six months, the press-service of the Ministry of health protection RB reports.
Blood circulation diseases (51,1%), new growths (10,6%), accidents, pollutions and traumas (9,7%) still remain the main death reasons.