On August 16, Minsk /Elena Prus - BELTA/. The National Program for Demographic Security of the Republic of Belarus for 2011-2015 provides for an increase in life expectancy at birth to 72-73 years, a decrease in the general mortality rate of the population to 12.5-13.0 per 1000 people, including those of working age - to 5.0 per 1000 people. This was announced today at a press conference by the First Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Protection, Petr Grushnik, reports BELTA correspondent. According to forecasts, with existing trends, by 2030, there will be 841 people of non-working age per 1000 people of working age, compared to 693 people in 2010. Thus, Petr Grushnik emphasized, the burden on the economically active population, the healthcare system, and social protection is increasing. "Significant losses of labor potential can lead to an increase in the deficit of labor resources, slow down the pace of innovative economic development, and territorial imbalance," noted the ministry representative. "Therefore, in conditions of depopulation, we face a supertask - to stop population decline in the coming years." In his opinion, strengthening the institution of the family and increasing the birth rate undoubtedly influence the improvement of the demographic situation, but not radically. One of the determining factors of depopulation is the high mortality rate, which, unfortunately, tends to increase. This indicator makes a significant contribution to low life expectancy. In Belarus, men live 11-15 years, and women 5-10 years less than in developed countries. The average life expectancy of men in Belarus is 64 years, and women - 76 years.