[Brief description of some aspects of public health in Austria, Belgium, Germany and Estonia].

The article, which reviews some aspects of public health in Austria, Belgium, Germany and Estonia, highlights the achievements of public health in these countries, which is expressed in an increase in life expectancy, primarily due to a reduction in mortality from cardiovascular diseases. In the countries listed above, there is a difference in life expectancy, both between men and women, and between people with higher and basic education. There is still an urgent problem of the prevalence of risk factors - smoking and alcohol consumption, while the level of physical activity of residents of the designated countries can be called high. The fight against risk factors in these States is carried out, among other things, through the implementation of screening programs. The digital transformation in healthcare in Austria, Belgium, Germany and Estonia is also intensifying. A significant part of medical data, including informational and educational materials, is now available to the public in digital format.