Influence of climatic and geographical conditions on anthropometric and functional indices of students

The study of the anthropometric characteristics and functional state of lungs of the students from Peoples' Friendship University of Russia of the South-East Asia and the middle zone of Russia and the functional state of their lungs showed the presence of significant correlation between the anthropometric indicators and forced vital capacity of lungs. It was found that among students with reduced functional reserve, this correlation was weak, and among healthy - strong. © Northern State Medical University, Arkhangelsk.