THE IMPACT OF SANITARY AND HYGIENIC CONDITIONS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ON STUDENTS’ HEALTH

Abstract

sanitary and hygienic conditions within educational institutions play a decisive role in shaping students’ physical, mental, and functional health, particularly during periods of intensive growth, cognitive development, and socialization. Inadequate hygiene standards in schools and higher education institutions are associated with increased morbidity, reduced academic performance, chronic fatigue, and long-term health consequences that extend into adulthood. This study aims to comprehensively analyze the influence of sanitary and hygienic conditions in educational environments on students’ health status, with particular attention to indoor microclimate parameters, lighting, ventilation, water supply, sanitation infrastructure, classroom density, and compliance with hygienic regulations. The relevance of the research is обусловлена by rapid urbanization, increasing student population density, aging educational infrastructure, and insufficient implementation of preventive hygiene measures in many educational settings. The methodological framework of the study is based on hygienic assessment, sanitary inspection data, health indicators analysis, and comparative evaluation of normative and actual conditions in educational institutions. The findings of this research are expected to provide scientifically substantiated evidence on the relationship between environmental hygiene and student health outcomes, contributing to the improvement of preventive strategies, regulatory compliance, and health-oriented educational policies. The results may be utilized by public health authorities, educational administrators, and healthcare professionals to enhance sanitary supervision systems and create safer, healthier learning environments that support sustainable student development.