[State and problems of health resort construction in the Caucasian Mineral Waters Region].

Although the requirement of population in recreation and rehabilitation services is increasing, the number of Russians using spa treatment at institutions of Caucasian Mineral Water Health Resort is now 3.5 times less than at the end of the eighties. The author suggests approaches to and methods for solution of problems of health resorts and their institutions, which should serve as landmarks for managing actions at regional and local levels.