Palliative Care in Moldova

Republic of Moldova gained independence in 1991. The transition to a democratic society and market economy was complicated by severe economic downturn, worsened living conditions and massive labor migration. In 2015, the total population of Moldova was 3,553,159 with 42.2% in urban areas and 57.5% in rural areas.1 Life expectancy at birth was 71.5 years and mortality rate was 11.2 per 1000 inhabitants, 15.3% were cancer related. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death with cancer following.

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