In the nineties of the previous century the overall and cardiovascular mortality significantly decreased. It was probably caused by positive changes in the food habits. However, during the last five years the mortality decrease has stopped despite of the further progress of medical care. Main risk factors of atherosclerosis have not been developing as favourable as they were at the beginning of nineties. It is partly due to less appropriate nutrition in comparison with primary countries of the European Union and the smoking habits.

        Key words: mortality, risk factors, food consumption, cigarettes.