Problems of Social Hygiene, Public Health and History of MedicineProblems of Social Hygiene, Public Health and History of Medicine0869-866X2412-2106Joint-Stock Company Chicot228510.32687/0869-866X-2025-33-s1-834-839Научная статьяTHE SYNERGY OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND DEVELOPING HUMAN CAPITAL AS THE BASIS OF SOCIAL PROGRESS: HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE ISSUESZakharovaE. N.ShalatovV. V.OrdynskayaM. E.LeontievaA. V.Adygea State University, 385000, Maikop, Russia310820253383483929092025Copyright © 1970,1970The article examines the relationship between improving the quality of life and the development of human capital as key factors of sustainable social progress. Special attention is paid to the issues of health and the healthcare system as the central elements of the infrastructure that ensures the realization of the potential of the individual and society. Based on interdisciplinary analysis (economic, sociological, demographic), the concept of a synergetic effect arising from a coordinated policy in the field of public health and human development is substantiated. The conclusion is drawn about the need for an integrative approach in social policy aimed at improving living standards through investments in health, education and well being.quality of lifehuman capitalsocial progresshealthhealthcaresocial policyкачество жизничеловеческий капиталобщественный прогрессздоровьездравоохранениесоциальная политика1.The World Bank. Human Capital Index 2020: Human Capital in the Time of COVID-19. Washington; 2020.2.World Health Organization. World Health Statistics 2022: Monitoring health for the SDGs. Geneva; 2022.3.OECD. Health at a Glance 2022: OECD Indicators. Paris; 2022.4.Росстат. Демографический ежегодник России. 2023. М.; 2024.