SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF THE SELF-PRESERVATION BEHAVIOR OF RESIDENTS OF THE UNTSUKUL DISTRICT OF REPUBLIC OF DAGESTAN (ON RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION)

Abstract. Aim . The prevalence of some factors affecting the health status of residents of 14 rural settlements in the Untsukul District of the Republic of Dagestan is established. The total number of respondents was 2,634, including 1,453 women and 1,181 men. The survey involved people aged 18 to 97 years. Methods . The study was carried out by a survey of respondents using a questionnaire, including questions on the assessment of their self-preserving behavior. Results. The prevalence of risk factors for health associated with lifestyle – smoking, regularity and quality of food, physical activity. To preserve their own health, the majority of respondents (55%) consider a healthy lifestyle to be determined, but the practice of self-preserving behavior is not widely spread. Regular meals (at least three times a day) were noted by 51.3% of respondents. The share of respondents, regularly (every day) engaged in phys- ical culture and sports, was 27%. The territorial differentiation of inhabited localities of Untsukul region is revealed by the prevalence of factors of self-preserving behavior. Conclusion. The obtained information on the way of life of residents of the Untsukul district can be used in the development of medical and at improving the quality of life of the population, creating a culture of self-preserving behavior.