Aim. To estimate arterial hypertension (AH) prevalence among population of Republic of Bashkortostan (RB), prevalence of end-organ damages and the associated clinical conditions in hypertensive patients.

Material and methods. 1648 people from 10 regions of RB were examined. Standard questionnaires were used - socially-demographic, health condition, WHO cardiologic questionnaire, women’s health.

Results. The urban and rural AH prevalence, AH prevalence in men and women, as well as AH comorbidities prevalence is studied. There is a high frequency of myocardial infarction and cerebral strokes in AH patients. Prevalence of end-organ damage and the associate clinical conditions is various in men and in women.

Сonclusion. Available data will help to develop primary and secondary AH prevention taking into account risk factors.