Bulletin of Semashko National Research Institute of Public HealthBulletin of Semashko National Research Institute of Public Health2415-84102415-8429FSSBI «N.A. Semashko National Research Institute of Public Health»308210.69541/NRIPH.2025.04.011Научная статьяThe need for medical support for professional driversMuslimovMuslim Il'yasovichoffice@auz.clinicChinilovSergey Sergeevichelmira_mingazova@mail.ruMingazovaElmira Nurislamovna003National Association of Healthcare Managers, Moscow, Russian FederationRussian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian FederationN. A. Semashko National Research Institute of Public Health, 105064, Moscow, Russian FederationKazan State Medical University, Kazan, Russian Federation291120254717401122025Copyright © 2025,2025The article presents data from foreign researchers on the negative impact of professional activities of drivers, associated with numerous risk factors affecting their physical and psychological health, as well as road safety. These risks require a systematic approach to prevention and medical support focused on the realities of the professional environment. Priority is given to investments in healthcare, the introduction of supporting technologies and the social protection of workers. 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