The authors determined incidence of arterial hypertension and its risk factors among rural cattle-breeders and car drivers, presented data on prevalence of major cardiovascular diseases in population, on actual situation concerning secondary prophylaxis of arterial hypertension, demonstrated efficiency of antihypertensive therapy for male and female hypertensive patients, stressed the role of systematic training of medical staffers and patients in decreasing cardiovascular morbidity. The data obtained served as a basis for "Register of arterial hypertension in rural region" database to be used for efficient management of arterial hypertension in rural area.