Development of Economic and Socio-Medical Regulatory Framework as the Way to Promote Children’s Health

Article 38 of the Constitution of Russian Federation established the function of the State to protect the family, motherhood and childhood. The State’s focus on the family is manifested by taking various state measures to preserve and strengthen it, provide social support, and ensure the family rights of citizens. The family is also a very important social unit, it is is in the custody of law and requires financial stability. Demographic development, upbringing of children as economic, defense and spiritual potential, development of stable highly moral atmosphere in the country are fundamental functions of the family. State programs on children’s health promotion are focused on healthy environment implementation and supporting healthy lifestyle (“children’s space”). They cover various aspects: medical care, education, and social support. The goal of these programs is to stabilize the family state, improve children’s quality of life, prevent diseases, and improve their physical and mental health. The State Program of Russian Federation “Development of Healthcare” is approved by Russian Federation Resolution dated December 26, 2017 № 1640 “On approval of the State Program of Russian Federation “Development of Healthcare” (hereinafter State Program, Resolution). The State Program was prepared according to Decrees of the President of Russian Federation: № 204 “On national goals and strategic objectives of Russian Federation development during the period up to 2024” (dated May 07, 2018) and № 474 “On national goals of Russian Federation development during the period up to 2030” (dated June 21, 2020). It is the basis for further development of society.