The need for medical support for professional drivers

  • Authors: Muslimov M.I.1,2, Chinilov S.S.1, Mingazova E.N.2,3,4
  • Affiliations:
    1. National Association of Healthcare Managers, Moscow, Russian Federation
    2. Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation
    3. N. A. Semashko National Research Institute of Public Health, 105064, Moscow, Russian Federation
    4. Kazan State Medical University, Kazan, Russian Federation
  • Issue: No 4 (2025)
  • Pages: 71-74
  • Section: Общественное здоровье и организация здравоохранения
  • URL: https://bulleten-nriph.ru/journal/article/view/3082
  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.69541/NRIPH.2025.04.011
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Abstract


The 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. The article emphasizes that only a synergic approach combining medical support, organizational changes and consideration of professional realities can ensure sustainable improvement in the health of professional drivers, improve road safety and strengthen public health in general.

About the authors

Muslim Il'yasovich Muslimov

National Association of Healthcare Managers, Moscow, Russian Federation; Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation

Email: office@auz.clinic

Sergey Sergeevich Chinilov

National Association of Healthcare Managers, Moscow, Russian Federation

Email: elmira_mingazova@mail.ru

Elmira Nurislamovna Mingazova

Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation; N. A. Semashko National Research Institute of Public Health, 105064, Moscow, Russian Federation; Kazan State Medical University, Kazan, Russian Federation

Email: 003

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