The issue of preventing human deaths from external causes was discussed at a coordination meeting on combating crime and corruption in the Vitebsk region

The effectiveness of the activities of local executive and administrative bodies, other state bodies and organizations of the Vitebsk region in preventing deaths from external factors became the subject of discussion at the coordination meeting on combating crime and corruption in the Vitebsk region, held under the chairmanship of the Prosecutor of the region Vadim Sushchinsky.

The event was attended by heads of law enforcement and other state bodies and institutions of the region and its districts, as well as prosecutors of cities and districts, and the Vitebsk transport prosecutor.

It was noted at the meeting that state and law enforcement agencies, heads of enterprises and organizations, and other prevention entities of the region are taking organizational and practical measures aimed at preventing emergencies and deaths.

Over the past 5 years, the number of deaths in road traffic accidents, fires, drownings, and accidents has decreased in the region, and the number of intentional homicides has also decreased.

At the same time, issues of protecting the life and health of the population still require close attention.

In the past year, 1172 people died from external causes. The largest number of citizens died as a result of fires, alcohol poisoning, suicides, and road traffic accidents.

Moreover, the problem of alcohol abuse remains relevant, which in most cases has become the main cause of death in fires, suicides, road traffic accidents, and drownings.

Drunkenness and alcoholism, unemployment, and domestic disorder remain the main causes and conditions contributing to the commission of grave and especially grave crimes against individuals, primarily of a domestic nature.

The problem of identifying family troublemakers, persons abusing alcohol, as well as the subsequent development and application of preventive measures to them, is also important.

Violations in the sphere of labor discipline and occupational safety often become the causes of industrial injuries and occupational diseases.

The problem of child mortality from external causes is also important. In 2017, 27 children died in the region from various external factors, and in the current year, 4 children have already died.

Fatal accidents involving minors, along with the improper performance of parental duties to control children's behavior, are in some cases facilitated by a formal approach of business entities, local authorities and administrations to the implementation of legislative requirements for strengthening public safety and discipline. The work of educational institutions to prevent suicidal behavior among adolescents needs to be intensified. In order to increase parents' personal responsibility for their children, it is necessary to more actively conduct explanatory work and training in the basics of life safety.

Based on the results of the meeting, a decision was made aimed at increasing the effectiveness of the work of interested departments on the issues of preventing citizen deaths from external causes, with the assignment of responsible executors.

Head of the Organizational and Control Department of the Regional Prosecutor's Office Tatyana Lisovskaya