Corporate health programs in the Nizhny Novgorod region reached 2.4 million people.

      April 27, 2026 14:10 SocietyIssues of employee health preservation are becoming an integral part of sustainable business development today. In the Nizhny Novgorod region, this area has been given systematic attention — since 2019, the "Health Promotion in the Workplace" project has been in operation in the region.

      Its key tasks include the implementation of corporate health preservation programs and informing residents about the principles of a healthy lifestyle and the risks of developing chronic non-communicable diseases.

      Currently, the regional health ministry has signed 45 agreements with Nizhny Novgorod enterprises and organizations. The general partner for the implementation of the programs is the Nizhny Novgorod Regional Center for Public Health and Medical Prevention.

      Over the years, specialists from the center have conducted more than 6,300 events. Approximately 2,413,635 workers and employees from the region have participated.

      As a result of the program implementation in 2025, significant results were noted. More than a thousand people quit smoking, which accounts for 2% of the total number of participants. The number of exacerbations of chronic diseases decreased by 13%, and the number of employees who began to engage in moderate physical activity regularly increased by 20%.

      The best practice of 2025 was recognized as the corporate program of Atomstroyexport JSC — the managing company of the engineering division of the state corporation Rosatom.

      The company employs over 3,400 people. It is engaged in the design, construction, and modernization of nuclear power plants in Russia and abroad.

      The specifics of its activities have created a number of health risk factors for employees. Among them are high noise levels, dustiness, smoking, insufficient consumption of vegetables and fruits, excess salt in the diet, and low involvement in preventive activities.

      In 2025, 72 preventive events were held, with a total coverage of 151,124 people. These included 28 lectures attended by 1,524 employees, as well as the distribution of 149,600 informational and thematic materials as part of regional campaigns for disease prevention and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle.

      As part of the cooperation agreement, preventive medical examinations and health screenings for employees were conducted at medical organizations in Nizhny Novgorod. The examination took about two hours.

      The implementation of the program yielded concrete results: two people completely quit smoking, and more than 15 employees halved the number of cigarettes they smoked. Four percent of workers began to regularly visit the physical fitness and wellness complex.

      More than 75% of employees underwent health screenings and preventive examinations, and the number of sick leaves issued decreased by 8%.

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