Risk factors for the formation of polymorbidity in military personnel based on the results of their medical examination

Abstract

Abstract. The risk factors for the formation of polymorbidity in military personnel of different age groups were studied during a medical examination to determine the category of fitness for military service. It was established that the most effective indicators in the form of linear dependences were: the level of trans-systemic polymorbidity and body mass index, waist-to-hip ratio, the cardio-anklevascular index, the thickness of the intima-media complex of the common carotid artery, the level of total cholesterol, and alcohol consumption.In the group of military personnel under the age of 35, positive correlation was found between trans-systemic polymorbidity and body fat, body fat percentage, body mass index, total cholesterol and low density lipoproteins.In the group of military personnel aged 36 to 45 years, positive correlation was found between trans-systemic polymorbidity and body mass index, percentage of body fat, and fat tissue in the body. Given the positive correlation between trans-systemic polymorbidity and indicators characterizing overweight, obesity is one of the leading factors in the formation of polymorbidity under the age of 45 years. It is shown that measures aimed at the prevention of polymorbidityshould basicallyinclude generally accepted measures for cardiovascular prophylaxis and obesity.