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Russia to introduce system of regular med checkups for all

Medical examinations for the entire population will be introduced in Russia beginning 2013
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MOSCOW, September 28 (Itar-Tass) — Russia will introduce a system of medical examinations for all citizens beginning 2013, Russian Health Minister Veronika Skvortsova said at the ministerial meeting on Friday.

Medical examinations for the entire population will be introduced in Russia beginning 2013, she said.

Children will be examined annually. As for adults aged 21 and more, some regulations will be introduced to determine how often some categories should undergo checkups, according to age, health groups and other categories.