Study of commitment to treatment of patients with arterial hypertension

The prevalence of arterial hypertension (AH) among the adult population in the developed countries of the world ranges from 20 to 40% [3,6]. Adequate control of high blood pressure remains at a low level throughout the world, the problem of monitoring blood pressure is very relevant [1]. Despite the actions taken by scientists, doctors, health authorities, AH remains one of the most significant medical and social problems in the world. At present, there is an urgent need to more actively identify and treat patients with AH, as well as improve the effectiveness of ongoing therapy [2,5]. The article examines the adherence to therapy of patients with AH taking into account the risk factors of the disease.