Вялых Никита Андреевич

The article presents the sociological dimension of the youth behavior in the field of healthcare in the South of Russia. The key elements of individual parameters that determine the behavioral patterns of the youth in the field of healthcare in the South of Russia are revealed (based on the results of an empirical research). The authors come to the conclusion that the contradictory dynamics of the youth self-preserving behavior is observed. On the one hand, young people have basic skills and knowledge in the field of health protection, recognize the need and importance of healthy lifestyle; on the other hand, they realize predominantly passive practices of maintaining and promoting of health.