This monograph discusses medical social problems associated with the health status of modern athletes and is one more book in the series "Population Health". The authors sum up the results of their examinations of athletes in the Kola North and Novgorod region, review relevant published reports, analyze the norm-setting acts on organization of therapeutic and prophylactic care of athletes, current status of the service, and the activities of therapeutic physical training centers.
  The monograph is addressed to specialists in public health, practitioners at large, specialists in therapeutic physical training, athletes and their coaches. The book will be useful for students, resident physicians, and postgraduate students.