title: [Cell phone communication: hygienic characteristics, biological action, standardization (a review)].
abstract: The paper considers the topical issues concerning the functioning of the cellular communication system. It provides the hygienic characteristics of its individual elements. The factors influencing the size of an electromagnetic field generated by mobile phones are stated. Research data on the impact of electromagnetic radiation from a mobile phone on users' health are reviewed. The pivots of present-day Russian hygienic rating regarding the permissible exposures to nonionizing electromagnetic energy generated by the elements of the cellular communication system are identified.
authors.forename: M V
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Gudina
authors.forename: L P
authors.initials: LP
authors.lastname: Volkotrub
mesh_terms: D040421:Cell Phone / Q000592:standards*; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene / Q000592:standards*