Cardiovascular Risks Associated with Distance Learning in the Covid-19 Pandemic (Review Article)

ABSTRACT

Aim: the paper aims to analyze the new conditions of student self-isolation associated with the Covid-19 epidemic. Materials and methods. The paper is based on the theoretical analysis of domestic and foreign publications in the field of education with the use of information technologies over the past ten years and statistical data about morbidity and mortality of chronic non-communicable diseases (CNID) in Russia for the same period. Results. The features of distance learning are considered. The role of risk fac-tors in the development of CNID, including cardiovascular diseases, is indicated. Conclusions are drawn about the negative impact of the so-called "home schooling" on the health of university students, and op-tions are proposed to combat them and prevent the development of CNID with the use of information tech-nologies. Conclusion. The use of innovative methods for teaching physical education in universities (tele -medicine, Internet) will make it possible to attract more students to a healthy lifestyle (HLS) and develop their sports skills.