This article examines the relationship between coverage by dispensarization (preventive health screening) and qualitative characteristics of employment in the regions of the Central Federal District of Russia. An analysis of statistical data for 2017—2023 is presented, describing the level of participation of the working population in preventive medical examinations and key parameters of employment quality, including working conditions, forms of labour relations, and social protection of workers. It is noted that there is substantial differentiation among the Central Federal District regions both in dispensarization coverage and in employment quality indicators. The study finds that regions with higher employment quality also demonstrate higher participation rates of the working population in dispensarization, supporting the hypothesis that characteristics of labour relations affect accessibility to preventive medical care. Key factors linking employment quality and dispensarization coverage are identified as the formal nature of labour relations, which enables workers to exercise their legally guaranteed right to time off for medical examinations, and employer engagement in creating conditions for staff participation in preventive activities. The article concludes that improving employment quality through strengthening social and labour guarantees and enhancing working conditions can be regarded as an important resource for increasing dispensarization coverage among the working population and, consequently, for improving public health.

dispensarization, quality of employment, labour market, Central Federal District, preventive medicine, working conditions, employment of the population, social protection of workers.