Results of a survey of medical students on key aspects of health preservation

Purpose: Study of the influence and assessment of risk factors for chronic non-infectious diseases in medical students through an online survey. Materials and methods: During the period from 03/19/24 to 04/08/24, an online survey was conducted at the Rostov State Medical University using the google platform. A group of 1232 people was formed, including students from 1st to 6th year of all faculties. The results of the survey were systematized and analyzed. Results: Вy analyzing the information received from respondents, several groups of risk factors for chronic NCDs were identified: 1. Sleep disturbances; 2. Indifference to compliance with healthy eating standards; 3. Susceptibility to chronic emotional stress. Conclusion: Based on the results of the study, risk factors for chronic non-diseases were identified among Rostov State Medical University students (the leading ones were: sleep disturbance, non-compliance with healthy eating standards, stress). It was also found that indicators such as physical activity and the presence of bad habits are not common risk factors in this group of respondents. From the above, we can conclude about the feasibility and importance of introducing preventive measures to increase the importance and significance of such aspects as healthy.

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