Th e article presents the main results of the international study “Health of young students: a comparative analysis” that was carried out in 2011. A comparative analysis of self-assessments of the health of Russian and Polish young people was carried out. Th e values and lifestyle factors were identifi ed, which determine specifi c diff erences between the he alth of young people in these countries. The infl uence of aspects of lifestyle such as physical activity, day regimen, attitude toward longevity on the state of health was considered. Th e authors propose recommendations aimed at improving young people’s health, prevention of harmful habits and improvement of other aspects of lifestyle
Keywords
health, self-preservation behavior, young people, healthy lifestyle, social conditions