[The results and prospects of preventing arterial hypertension in Ukraine]

An analysis is presented of the status of arterial hypertension prophylaxis in the Ukraine. Drawbacks in solution of this problem are discussed: diagnosis is incomplete, prophylactic management of hypertensive disease is inadequate. Ways and means of improving the diagnosis and prophylaxis of hypertensive disease in the Ukraine including better remuneration of the medical personnel and interests of the population in preserving their health are discussed.