BMD was compared across race/ethnic groups. There were substantial differences in even within African or Asian origin. Additional adjustment for body size greatly attenuated reversed the between US Caucasian men vs men. It illustrates role of on difference these is insufficient epidemiologic information about men's bone mineral density (BMD) levels groups and geographic locations. In a cross-sectional design, we older seven four countries. Femoral neck, total hip, lumbar spine measured (age...

Abstract Background We investigated the association of cumulative smoking exposure and duration cessation with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Methods The study population consisted 2517 community-dwelling Korean men aged 50 years older. Information on characteristics such as status, pack-years smoking, since quitting was collected using a standardized questionnaire. PAD defined an ankle-brachial index (ABI) less than 0.90 in either leg. Results odds ratio (OR, 95% confidence interval)...

We examined the association between liver enzymes and development of type 2 diabetes in a general Korean population.A total 10,667 subjects (4,201 males 6,466 females) aged 45 to 74 years participated baseline examination 2004 2007. Among subjects, 8,157 (3,231 4,926 underwent follow-up from 2007 2011, for median period 4.2 years. Type was defined as intake anti-diabetic agents, insulin treatment, fasting glucose concentration more than 126 mg/dl, or hemoglobin A1c 6.5% at re-examination....

These two cohorts were designed to examine the increasing burden of chronic diseases among Korean populations. The studies investigated determinants for stroke, osteoporosis, dementia and cancer middle-aged elderly Namwon Study baseline survey was performed between 2004 2007 (n = 10 667), followed up 4 years later 8157, follow-up rate 76.5%). Dong-gu administered over 2007–2010 9260), will be 2014 2015. Questionnaires included assessment cognitive function, psychiatric health lifestyle...

We investigated the prevalence, risk factors, and clinical manifestations of schistosomiasis in White Nile State, Sudan, to determine local characteristics River basin.Urine stool samples were collected from 338 students (176 boys, 162 girls) at three primary schools examined using urine filtration method Kato-Katz technique, respectively. Of students, 200 interviewed a semi-structured questionnaire assess water-contact patterns health conditions related with urinary schistosomiasis.Of...

ObjectivesTo explore the epidemiological and clinical factors predictive of case fatality rate (CFR) Middle East respiratory syndrome-coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection in an outbreak Daejeon, Republic Korea.MethodsWe reviewed investigation reports medical records 1 index 25 additional MERS cases hospitals A (14 cases) B (11 cases), conducted in-depth interview with case.ResultsThe CFR hospital was higher than that (63.6% vs. 28.6%, respectively). Higher MERS-CoV exposure conditions were also...

This study aimed to investigate associations between obesity and poor cognitive performance using data from a community of 467 individuals aged > or = 65 years in South Korea. Cognitive function was ascertained the Korean Mini-Mental State Examination (K-MMSE), anthropometric measures including waist circumference body mass index (BMI). Poor present 37% sample. General (BMI 25) cognition were strongly associated presence abdominal obesity. negatively with overweight 23-25) normal...

The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), which was first reported in Saudi Arabia 2012, is caused by MERS-CoV, a human coronavirus (CoV).Similar to SARS-CoV, causes severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), MERS-CoV can cause infections [1].After the confirmation of index case South Korea (hereafter Korea) on May 20, 2015, its outbreak spread 17 hospitals during May-July 2015 [2].As one clusters, 25 nosocomial cases were two located Daejeon Metropolitan City, [3].Among patients infected...

Abstract Objective Accurate understanding of the extent disease, treatment goal, and prognosis is a prerequisite for patients with cancer their caregivers to make informed decision. We sought evaluate patients' family caregivers' stage, chance cure taking own physician's evaluation as reference. Methods A national survey was performed 750 patient‐caregiver dyads (75.5% participation rate) recruited by 134 oncologists in 13 centers (93% South Korea. Both were asked report knowledge patient's...

Background: While prior epidemiological studies have examined the association between cigarette smoking and carotid atherosclerosis, few evaluated of both cumulative exposure duration cessation with artery structure. Methods Results: The study population consisted 2,503 community-dwelling Korean males aged 50 years older. Common intima-media thickness (CCA-IMT), plaque, internal diameter common (CCA-diameter) were determined by high-resolution B-mode ultrasonography. Data on characteristics...

From May through July 2015, a total of 26 cases Middle East Respiratory Syndrome were reported from 2 hospitals in Daejeon, South Korea, including 1 index case and 25 new cases. We examined the epidemiologic features these found an estimated median incubation period 6.1 days (8.8 hospital A 4.6 B). The overall attack rate was 3.7% (4.7% 3.0% B), rates among inpatients caregivers same ward 12.3% 22.5%, respectively. case-fatality 44.0% (28.6% 63.6% use cohort quarantine may have played role...

Purpose Schistosomiasis remains a major public health concern in Sudan, particularly Schistosoma haematobium infection. This study presents the disease-reduction outcomes of an integrated control program for schistosomiasis Al Jabalain locality White Nile State, Sudan from 2009 through 2011. Methods The total population project sites was 482,902, and target group intervention among them 78,615 primary school students. For cross-sectional prevalence, urine stool specimens were examined using...

High Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Adults Aged 50 Years and Older Gwangju, Korea: the Dong-gu Study plays an important role bone metabolism maintaining health.Recently, new evidence has revealed that vitamin affects chronic diseases such as autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular certain cancers.The aim this study was to evaluate status prevalence deficiency urban Korean population.This included 8,976 participants (3,587 men 5,389 women) aged yr older.Serum 25(OH)D level measured by...

Large waist circumference is linked to poor health. Investigations of the relationship between circumference, as an index abdominal fat, and bone mineral density (BMD) have yielded inconsistent results. We investigated association obesity measured using BMD in a large-scale population-based study. enrolled 8981 Korean (3592 males 5389 females) community-dwelling individuals aged ≥50 years from 2007 2010. was dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry at lumbar spine femoral neck skeletal sites. A...

Introduction: Recently, the rate of electronic cigarette (e-cig) use in Korea has steadily increased. The e-cigs adolescents related to various diseases, and asthma, particular, harms their quality life. Research on e-cig asthma is insufficient compared research relationship between regular cigarettes asthma. In addition, focused liquid-type, there a dearth papers other pod-type. Aim: purpose was identify association pod-type recent diagnoses adolescents. Methods: This study used 19th Korean...

ABSTRACT Objectives To provide policy‐relevant evidence to reduce oral health disparities and improve dental care accessibility by considering characteristics of urban rural areas. Background Individual regional factors influence access. Regional poverty limited resources among older adults may contribute unmet needs due cost. Materials Methods A multilevel logistic regression analysis was conducted examine the association between (regional deprivation, number dentists per 10,000 offices...

Access to dental services is essential for improving quality of life, and social capital plays a key role in facilitating that access. This study aimed identify individual- regional-level factors, including capital, predict unmet care needs among older adults. We analyzed data from 59,414 adults obtained the 2023 Korea Community Health Survey Korean Statistical Information Service, employing 2-level multilevel model. The dependent variables comprised 3 types needs: overall, due lack...

Recent cross-sectional studies indicate that obesity is a risk factor for periodontal disease. Exercise training in high fat mice or rats can inhibit gingival inflammation effectively. The objective of this human intervention study was to investigate whether short-term weight control could affect indexes and serum crevicular fluid (GCF) biomarkers young Koreans. Forty-one obese volunteers (body mass index (BMI) > 25.0) 12 normal subjects (18.5 ≤ BMI 23.0) participated four-week program...