COMPARATIVE STUDY OF HEMODYNAMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL HEALTH INDICATORS AMONG STUDENTS LIVING IN DIFFERENT ECOLOGICAL REGIONS OF KARAKALPAKSTAN
Keywords:
Hemodynamics; physiological indicators; students’ health; Karakalpakstan; ecological regions; cardiovascular system; environmental health; adaptation; Aral Sea crisis; blood pressure.Abstract
The health status of students is strongly influenced by environmental, climatic, and socio-economic conditions. Karakalpakstan, located in the northwestern part of Uzbekistan, is characterized by ecological diversity and environmental challenges, particularly in areas affected by the Aral Sea crisis. This study examines the hemodynamic and physiological health indicators of students living in different ecological regions of Karakalpakstan. The purpose of the study was to identify differences in cardiovascular and physiological parameters among students from environmentally favorable and unfavorable areas. Hemodynamic indicators such as systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, and pulse pressure were analyzed alongside physiological indicators including respiratory rate, body mass index, and physical endurance. The study involved university students aged 18–23 years from several districts of Karakalpakstan. Comparative analysis demonstrated that students from ecologically unfavorable regions showed higher levels of cardiovascular stress, elevated heart rate, and reduced adaptive capacity compared to students from relatively favorable regions. Environmental pollution, dust-salt aerosols, poor water quality, and climatic factors may contribute to these physiological differences. The findings emphasize the importance of monitoring student health and implementing preventive healthcare strategies in ecologically vulnerable regions. The study contributes to understanding the relationship between environmental conditions and human physiological adaptation in Karakalpakstan.
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