[The present level of control of hypertension in the South Moravian Region]

The authors present the results of a cross sectional and prospective investigation of hypertension in the South Moravian region. The inadequate control of high blood pressure is according to the authors due to inadequate screening, unsuitable dosage and selection of antihypertensive drugs, lack of confidence in medicamentous treatment, inadequate cooperation of doctors and patients, and frequently lack of perception of the disease. The authors mention also the importance of the unbalanced supplies in previous years. They refute objections that screening and treatment of hypertension is time consuming and expensive and consider prevention the prerequisite of all efforts to reduce the morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular diseases.