[Study of prevalence and structure of cerebrovascular disorders in different regions of the USSR based on simultaneous epidemiological examinations].

The authors describe the data of the screenings of the representative random samples from the open male population aged 20 to 54 years, carried out in accordance with the common program in 6 cities of this country. The prevalence of definite cases of cerebrovascular diseases (CVD) ranged from 7.7% in Moscow to 12% in Irkutsk.