Medical and demographic aspects of child population development

At present, the Vologda Oblast and Russia as a whole still witness negative trends in the main indicators reflecting the development of child population. The morbidity rate among children of all ages increases annually, the rate of disability remains high. The child population is decreasing rapidly, which is explained by low fertility and high mortality as well. The article evaluates the economic losses due to the premature mortality of population aged 0 to 19. The key directions of providing support to families with children are defined.