In 2018, the MES gave the order to inspect the pupils for the presence of scoliosis.

A test was conducted 3 million students in the public schools and the result was 46,000 boys and girls curvature of the spine. The main reason for the development of the disease is the improper position of the body — namely, the result of prolonged sitting in one position, for example, at the table, constantly on hand lowered head, bad posture. Scoliosis Ministry approves new standard school furniture — for the growth of students.

'Using the current school desks is the factor of curvature of the spine. Therefore, the question of the impact of desks and chairs on schoolchildren's health will be discussed this year' - explained in Department.

According to deputies it is necessary to conduct a census of thespecification school desks, putting the exact angle as straight desks are bad for the spine.

Unlike the MES, the Ministry of health believes that the cover of the table Desk should be sloped or have a device that allows you to give it a sloping position. A constant angle of inclination should be 12 to 15 degrees, and with variable angle from 7 to 15 degrees, with a slight inclination of the head and the distance from the eye to notebook 35 cm creates favorable conditions for visual perception and allows comfortable placement of writing utensils.

Territorial public health authorities once a year, check the school for proper dimensions of school furniture, proper Seating of pupils, observance of proper planting students, their compliance rostovstate features.