AIDS - acquired immune deficiency syndrome
ARVI - acute respiratory viral infections
BAA - biologically active additives
BMI - body mass index
BUV - bactericidal ultraviolet lamp
CBC - complete blood count
CEI - children?s educational institution
CNS - central nervous system
dB - decibel
ECG - electrocardiogram
EEG - electroencephalography
EMF - electromagnetic field
EMR - electromagnetic radiation
ENT - ear, nose, and throat
ESR - erythrocyte sedimentation rate
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
IHD - ischemic heart disease
IR - infrared radiation
GIT - gastrointestinal tract
GMMs - genetically modified microorganisms
GMOs - genetically modified organisms
GOST - Russian National Standards (ГОСТ)
HAIs - health care-associated infections
HCC - halogen-containing compounds
HCFs - health care facilities
HIV - human immunodeficiency viruses
HP - health potential
MAC - maximum allowable concentration of a chemical in the air medium
MCL - maximum contaminant level of a chemical in the
water
NBR - natural background radiation
PC - personal computer
PCBs - polychlorinated biphenyls
PPE - personal protective equipment
PUFAs - polyunsaturated fatty acids
SanPiN - Sanitary Norms and Regulations (СанПиН)
UV - ultraviolet
WHO - World Health Organization