[Essential measures of an organizational-medical character aimed atdecreasing the incidence of diseases of the circulatory system and mortality caused by them in modern Russia].

Abstract

Mortality caused by diseases of the circulatory system is analyzed on the basis of files of the Ministry of Health and of the State Statistical Committee of Russia and the results are correlated to the objective parameters reflecting the potentialities of cardiological service in Russia and the actual status of prophylaxis, including regular check-ups. Conclusions are drawn and recommendations offered.