[The Actual Approaches to Reformation of Medical Organizations Providing Out-Patient Care to Population].

The article presents analysis of the system of organization of primary medical sanitary care in the Russian Federation, its strong and weak aspects are emphasized. The main indices of out-patient care of population and their dynamics are considered. The necessity of system development is substantiated with the purpose of supporting accessibility and quality of medical care in out-patient conditions.

[Effect of measures for the detection and long-term drug therapy of arterial hypertension on the morbidity and work capacity of industrial workers].

The article contains data on preliminary evaluation of the efficacy of secondary prevention of arterial hypertension among industrial workers of "Avto ZIL" amalgamation. Population studies to reveal major cardiovascular diseases show a certain increase of arterial hypertension and other disease morbidity accompanied by temporary disability. A considerable positive effect is observed in groups of hypertensives undergoing regular and effective anti-hypertension preventive treatment.

[Radioprotective activity of hypotensive preparations].

In experiments on (CBA X C57B1)F1 mice a study was made of the radioprotective efficiency of some hypotensive drugs. Hemiton administered in different ways, within a wide dose range and at different times before irradiation was shown to possess a pronounced protective action. The substitution of the acid residue in hemiton decreased its activity.

[Algorithm for calculating socioeconomic loss in relation to premature mortality].

Methods for assessing the social and economic losses due to premature death are considered. The calculation algorithm of such an assessment including economic and demographic aspects has been devised. The calculation methods are illustrated by the results of carrying out the arterial hypertension preventive programs at one of the Moscow large enterprises.