THE LIFE-STYLE AND MORBIDITY OF MALE ADOLESCENTS OF MILITARY AGE

The article deals with data concerning health and social hygienic characteristics of 650 male adolescents of pre-military age. Assessment of health of male adolescents included the results of analysis of morbidity according medical documentation. The social hygienic characteristics of life-style were evaluated according the results of sociological survey of adolescents and their parents with specially designed questionnaire. In our country, during 2000-2010, the number of adolescents decreased from 7 362 thousand to 6 797 thousand (8.3%). The youth males not only make up the national population but directly influence health of posterior generations. On the whole, about 35% of conscripts are getting free of or get the deferment of military service because of health conditions. It should be considered that among persons admitted to military service about 30% have problems with health. This situation demands to apply the comprehensive rehabilitation using well-directed health-improving technologies. The presented data testifies the need to detect the risk factors to be eliminated to promote the improvement of health indicators not only of adolescents but adult population too. Hence, the further enhancement of national social infrastructure and prevention of health issues in mature age.

male adolescent, life-style, morbidity