Secular Trends in Pediatric Overweight and Obesity in Korea
Over the previous decades, the prevalence of pediatric obesity has been increased in Korea as well as worldwide. Pediatric obesity is associated with comorbidities in childhood and adulthood.
Jae Hyun Kim, Jin Soo Moon
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Japan-North Korea relations since the North-South Summit: stuck in an ever deepening and divisive rut [PDF]
Japan-North Korea relations have slipped into an ever deepening and divisive rut since the North-South summit of 2000, with little prospect of significant improvement in the near term.
Hughes, Christopher W.
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Epidemiological characteristics of and containment measures for COVID-19 in Busan, Korea [PDF]
Objectives To describe and evaluate epidemiological investigation results and containment measures implemented in Busan, where 108 cases were confirmed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) between February 21, 2020 and March 24, 2020.
Hyunjin Son+10 more
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Background : The prevalence of obesity is increasing in South Korea. We aimed to identify the perceptions, attitudes, behaviors, and barriers to effective obesity care in South Korea.
Soo Lim+5 more
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Overall health and drinking behavior among pregnant and breastfeeding women in Korea [PDF]
OBJECTIVES The study was to conduct a comparative assessment of drinking behaviors and overall health among pregnant and breastfeeding women. METHODS This study used data collected from the Korean Community Health Survey in 2015. Data obtained from 2,156
Eun Gyeong Kim
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P’UNSU: KOREAN ART OF HARMONIOUS LIVING
This article examines the phenomenon of the punsu, which has little studied in domestic science. Koreans used this philosophical theory and practice from antiquity when they defi ned auspicious places for settlements and burials of relatives.
Y G Smertin
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South Korea - Russia economic relations: focused on FDI
The emphasis on economic cooperation between South Korea and Russia is growing according to the new foreign policies of the two countries. This study aims to draw policy implications for increasing inter South Korea-Russia investments as reflecting ...
Ekaterina A. Degtereva, Han-Sol Lee
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Epidemiological Aspects of Zika Virus Infection Cases among Overseas Travelers in Korea and Japan
Purpose: Zika virus (ZIKV) infection is a mosquito-borne Flavivirus disease. we investigated the epidemiological aspects and status of imported ZIKV infection cases in Korea (Republic of) and Japan during 2016–2020.
Myeong-Jin Lee+2 more
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Effects of adults’ health behaviors and combinations thereof on health outcomes: an analysis using National Health Insurance Service of Korea cohort data [PDF]
OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to estimate the effects of health-risk behaviors, alone and in combination, on health outcomes. METHODS This study used sample cohort data provided by the National Health Insurance Service focusing on the use of ...
Hyun-Jung Park, Eun-Jung Kim
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Why do some Korean parents hesitate to vaccinate their children? [PDF]
OBJECTIVES Vaccinations for infectious diseases are opposed despite their achievement, and this opposition has recently been revealed in Korea. However, research in Korea has not been vigorous.
Kyujin Chang, Soon Young Lee
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