[The issues of population reproductive health in Voronezhskaya oblast and means of its improvement].

The article deals with the results of analysis of demographic indicators of natural migration of population in Voronezhskaya oblast in 1999-2008 revealing particular characteristics. The state of reproductive health of population in oblast is characterized by stable preservation of lower level of birth rate, higher indicators of total mortality and negative natural growth of population. The allotment of "maternal capital" at the birth of second child from 2006 and increase of one-time dowry at child birth in the Voronezh region ceased the birth-rate falling and mapped out a growth trend. To ameliorate the demographic situation in the region the chief public health directorate of Voronezhskaya oblast upheld in 2007 "The strategy of development of obstetrics service in Voronezhskaya oblast in 2008-2010". The purpose of the document is to improve organization, quality and accessibility of medical care to pregnant women, parturient women, newborns and gynecological patients and birthrate growth.