Students’ attitude towards health in terms of sociological analysis

Abstract

Abstract Objective: The article is devoted to the analysis of sociological information about the attitude of students to their health. Methods: A sociological survey among students of Kazan educational institutions of Higher Education was conducted in September-November 2020. Results: The study showed low knowledge of students about the main medical indicators of health, the absence of a healthy lifestyle in the system of value orientations, and lack of confidence in the healthcare system. Conclusion:   The study results on low knowledge of health indicators suggests  that it is necessary to conduct competent educational work on the dissemination of medical knowledge among young people, to examine students more carefully in the course of medical examination, to improve the availability and quality of health services provided to students.