HYGIENIC ASSESSMENT OF RISK FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS’ HEALTH AND MODERNIZATION OF THE PREVENTIVE SYSTEM IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Keywords:
student health, hygienic assessment, preventive system, environmental hygiene, ergonomics, public healthAbstract
Students represent a vulnerable population exposed to a combination of environmental, behavioral, ergonomic, and psychosocial risk factors. These determinants significantly influence physical, mental, and social well-being throughout academic training. This article presents a hygienic assessment of major health-related risk factors affecting university students, using epidemiological, analytical, and ergonomic methods. A modern preventive system aligned with international health-promoting university standards is proposed. Findings emphasize the need for integrated approaches combining environmental hygiene, lifestyle modification, digital health management, and educational reforms.
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