Life expectation in Russia: regional section and influencing factors

The article presents the result of the study of the indicator of life expectancy, in itself and in relation to other socio-economic indicators. The definition of this indicator and the calculation method are given, the main meaning is highlighted. The analysis of the current state of the indicator in the regional context is carried out, the regions with the worst and the best values are highlighted, the general dynamics of the indicator values in Russia is presented, a comparison is made with other countries. The article also reflects the gender differentiation of the meaning of life expectancy, various possible reasons for this differentiation are proposed - biological, social, philosophical. And further in the course of the study, a correlation analysis was carried out to search for factors affecting life expectancy. The calculation of correlations (taking into account forward and backward time lags) in the regional context for 10 years between life expectancy and various indicators characterizing the level and quality of life, as well as human potential has been performed. As a result, factors were found that can influence life expectancy. Among them: the level of unemployment and poverty, crime, infant mortality, the spread of alcoholism and drug addiction (negative impact); monetary incomes of the population and average annual temperatures in the region (positive impact). The results obtained can be used to form and adjust the regional development strategy, since sheds light on life expectancy in relation to other indicators of human potential and quality of life.