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Correspondence to Author: Kleg R. Aitrokhin, 

Las Muros, F. 09420 Rimont, France.

ABSTRACT: 
Introduction : During the COVID-19 pandemic, self-isolation is a temporary strategy to stop the virus from spreading. All foreign nationals entering Russia are required to abide by the self-isolation laws. Since April 2, 2020, nearly all Russian Federation residents have complied with the self-isolation guidelines. Additionally, roughly 6 million people in Moscow, the capital of Russia, have segregated themselves this month. Generally speaking, 100 million Russian residents were living in self-isolation on Russian land. A sanitary assessment is necessary since the self-isolation regime is causing billions of people worldwide to remain at home. Self-isolation, manifested in hypoxia, inactivity, and changes in food, Changes in lifestyle during work and leisure, as well as mental stress, can lead to an increase in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and offer a chance to identify the presence of risk factors for public health.
Purpose of the Study : conducting a hygienic and sanitary evaluation of COVID-19 self-isolation, identifying the primary risk factors for non-infectious diseases, and suggesting preventative actions.
Objectives : to determine risk factors for public health when engaging in self-isolation. to carry out a thorough sanitary evaluation of self-isolation based on the established priorities. to create a self-isolation pointing system (hygiene index). to suggest actions to reduce health hazards when solitary.
Materials and Methods : We used analytical, and systematization approaches. Information from the legal documents of the hygienic-sanitary laws of the Government of the Russian Federation (nutrition hygiene, hygiene of workforce, children, and teenagers). World Health Organization COVID-19 documents.
Research Results : We assessed the sanitary-hygienic aspects of self-isolation to identify the leading risk factors on public health, and as a result, we proposed hygienic criteria for self-isolation. We developed a hygienic self-isolation index point score (HSIPS) that considers the Russian law-based requirements for diet, work, rest, and physical activities. Thus, the usage of those hygienic standards is beneficial to prevent public health risks in ordinary and extremely challenging conditions of self-isolation. We proposed measures to minimize risks during self-isolation, and we based them on adequate sanitary-hygienic standards. The main sanitaryhygienic risk factors of self-isolation are: sedentary lifestyle, hypoxia, nutritional deficiencies (malnutrition), and work/rest imbalance.
Conclusion :Our proposal was to define self-isolation in a clean and hygienic way. We identified leading risk factors for public health of the self-isolated population. We proposed sanitary-hygienic criteria for judging self-isolation based on the regulations and requirements of the Government of the Russian Federation. Our hygienic self-isolation index point score (HSIPS) measures how much a person’s physical activity (D), indoor area (air cubic capacity) per isolated person (S), time spent in fresh air (T), and calorie intake all directly and inversely correlate with the optimal mode. For individuals who choose self-isolation, we suggested preventative measures against noncommunicable diseases (NCD).

Citation:

Kleg R. Aitrokhin. Hygiene and Sanitary Considerations for the COVID-19 Self-isolation. The American Journal of Public Health 2024.