Cardiovascular Risk in Senior Students of the Medical Faculty of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University: Focus on Body Mass Index and Obesity

Obesity, being one of the urgent problems of our time and especially public health, affects not only the adult population, but also young people, including students and students, and especially students of medical specialties. Medical students, combining studies, social events and preparation for professional activities, often face a lack of time for physical activity and proper rest, which increases their vulnerability to risk factors associated with obesity. The present study is aimed at analyzing and identifying factors contributing to the spread of obesity among senior students of all areas of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University (KRSU). The study conducted a comparative analysis of body mass index (BMI), the level of physical activity of students of different courses, fields of study and gender. Special attention paid to the hidden signs of obesity, since students, having a high metabolism, may not outwardly have special signs of obesity, but when calculating BMI, it turned out that it was increased. The effect of skipping breakfast on the development of obesity among students is also being investigated. Skipping the first meal often leads to increased calorie intake throughout the day and can contribute to weight gain. The results of the study emphasize the need to develop and implement preventive programs aimed at forming a conscious approach to health among students, promoting a balanced diet, regular physical activity and resistance to stress. Such programs can help medical students form healthy habits that they cannot only transfer into their future professional activities, but also apply for personal well-being. The data revealed in the study highlight the importance of timely measures to prevent obesity among medical students as future health representatives.