Some aspects of the population's lifestyle in the far Eastern Federal district

Abstract

Competent perception by the population of the components of a healthy lifestyle and strict observance of its basic tenets leads to better health and increased life. However, the isolation and remoteness of some subjects of the Far Eastern Federal District affects the way of life of people. In this regard, there is a need to study the lifestyle of the population in the region. The article presents the results studies of lifestyle in the Far Eastern Federal District, obtained through a survey of the population of various age groups using a questionnaire specially developed by the authors. The development of the questionnaire was aimed at including in it the main components of a healthy lifestyle: rational nutrition; full sleep, including sleep hygiene; compliance with the regime of work and rest; compliance with hygiene standards and rules; rejection of bad habits; dosed physical activity; psychological comfort. After analyzing the results of the survey, it was found that than half of the respondents (53.4 %) did not consider it important to adhere to the principles of a healthy lifestyle, and those respondents who, according to the questionnaire, lead a healthy lifestyle, did not indicate all of its components. Based on the results of the study, the authors formulated conclusions about the possible reasons for non-compliance by the population with the principles of commitment to a healthy lifestyle. It is necessary to continuously conduct educational work with the population on issues of strengthening the principles and the formation of healthy lifestyle skills. The materials will be useful to municipal authorities involved in the preservation of public health, as well as to all those interested in the problems of sociology of health preservation of public health, as well as to all those interested in the problems of sociology of health.