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Aim. To analyze availability and affordability of alcoholic beverages in Russian cities.Material and methods. We assessed the actual state of urban infrastructure in the Arkhangelsk, Tver and Sverdlovsk regions. Data were collected in three districts of Arkhangelsk, three districts of Tver, three districts of Yekaterinburg and Revda, where participants of the Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Diseases and their Risk Factors in Regions of Russian Federation-3 (ESSE-RF3) study (2021) lived. The study objects were elements of the city infrastructure where alcoholic beverages were sold. To assess the infrastructure, special software was developed to collect and analyze the necessary data using Open Street Maps. Data were collected from January to March 2022.Results. In total, 1180 alcohol-selling outlets were identified in the study areas: in Arkhangelsk — 450, in Yekaterinburg and Revda — 444, and in Tver — 286. Mainly alcoholic beverages in Sverdlovsk and Tver regions can be purchased in the alcohol section of a grocery store (n=260, 58,6% and n=185, 41,4%, respectively), and in the Arkhangelsk region — in a specialized liquor stores (n=263, 58,4%). The median number of alcohol stores located within a radius of 1000 m from the place of residence of the ESSE-RF3 participant was 33, and within a radius of 400 meters — 8. In Arkhangelsk, the alcohol was sold in a grocery store located in the same building as the college branch. In the Sverdlovsk region, the nearest alcohol store was located at a distance of 50 m from the kindergarten, in the Tver region — 44 m from the college. A 0,5 liter bottle of vodka was sold below the price floor in 55,1% of specialized liquor stores in the Sverdlovsk region and in 66,8% of such liquor stores in the Tver region.Conclusion. As a result of the study, availability and affordability of alcoholic beverages in Arkhangelsk, Tver, Yekaterinburg and Revda was assessed. The findings reflect the high availability of alcohol and indicate the need for interventions at both the national and local government levels. The used method of collecting and analyzing data demonstrated sufficient research effectiveness and can be recommended for wider use.

Aim. To study the relationship of the density and proximity of tobacco products (TPs) and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) with increased levels of depression, anxiety and stress among the population in 3 constituent entities of the Russian Federation.Material and methods. The work used data from the Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Diseases and their Risk Factors in Regions of Russian Federation-3 (ESSE-RF3) study in 3 Russian regions (Arkhangelsk, Sverdlovsk and Tver regions) among the population aged 35-64 years (n=1674), who signed a consent to participate in the study. We analyzed data on the status of smoking and consumption of ENDS, passive smoking, attempts to quit smoking, as well as the presence of depression, anxiety (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) score ≥8) and stress (Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) >21). Elements of urban infrastructure (data collection: January-March 2022) selling TPs and ENDS were assessed using aт OpenStreetMap-based program. Associations were established using logistic regression analysis.Results. With a twofold increase in the distance of TP and ENDS outlets from the place of residence, the depression probability was reduced by 13% (odds ratio (OR) 0,87; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0,79-0,96) and by 12% (OR 0,88; 95% CI: 0,78-0,99), respectively. With increase in distance from of TP outlets, the anxiety decreased probability by 12% (OR 0,88; 95% CI: 0,81-0,97). With an increase in the number of TP outlets within a radius of 1000 m from the place of residence, there were an increase in the probability of depression (OR 1,18; 95% CI: 1,031,36), anxiety (OR 1,12; 95% CI: 1-1,26) and stress (OR 1,24; 95% CI: 1,05-1,46). A greater number of ENDS outlets within a radius of 1000 m and 400 m was associated with a high likelihood of depression (OR 1,17; 95% CI: 1,02-1,34 and OR 1,25; 95% CI: 1,04-1,47, respectively). An increased depression probability was found in those exposed to tobacco smoke at home (OR 1,88; 95% CI: 1,27-2,73) and at work (OR 1,67; 95% CI: 1,14-2,41). An increase in the number of attempts to quit smoking doubles the odds of depression (OR 2,40; 95% CI: 1,35-4,23) and anxiety (OR 2,00; 95% CI: 1,18-3,38).Conclusion. Unfavorable environmental factors, including the proximity and density of TP and ENDS outlets, can increase the probability of depression, anxiety and stress among the population living in these areas.