Medico-social characteristic of health-behavior of the adult population of megapolis

Abstract

The article presents the results of a survey of 452 adult patients who received outpatient treatment in medical institutions of Moscow. Considered the aspects of evaluation of their own health based on the presence of chronic disease. The characteristics of medical activity, including the frequency and timing of seeking medical help for the diseases are discussed. Analyzed sanogenic (healthful) activity and the prevalence of harmful habits among the studied contingent.