[The actual problems of organization of medical care for rural population].

Population health status and medical care in rural areas is discussed. Trends in dynamics of such health indicators as mortality, morbidity and prevalence of socially perilous diseases are worse among rural population as compared with urban population. Economical, environmental, industrial and other factors impacting on health of rural population are revealed. Sociological research data demonstrating attitude of rural population to health and to medical care are quoted. Problems of financing, manpower strength and material and technical equipping in rural health institutions are discussed. Importance of priority national project "Health" for enhancement of rural medical care is shown including necessary measures for its realization.