[Sanatorium-health resort care in the system of medical service to the population exposed to radiation as a result of the accident at the Chernobyl Atomic Electric Power Station].

The analysis of the reports made by 77 local medical administrations in the Russian Federation indicates unsatisfactory employment of sanatorium facilities for improving health of radiation-exposed population. Health resorts and sanatoria of the Russian Middle Zone should extend care for those who suffer from the Chernobyl accident aftereffects.