Genotypes of Blastocystis sp. among elderly health checkup people in South Korea with a questionnaire on risk factors

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are one of the major health threats in the world. Thus, identifying the factors that influence NCDs is crucial to monitor and manage diseases. This study investigates the effects of social-environmental and behavioral risk factors on NCDs as well as the effects of social-environmental factors on behavioral risk factors using an integrated research model. This study used a dataset from the 2017 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. After filtering incomplete responses, 5462 valid responses remained. Items including one’s social-environmental factors (household income, education level, and region), behavioral factors (alcohol use, tobacco use, and physical activity), and NCDs histories were used for analyses. To develop a comprehensive index of each factor that allows comparison between different concepts, the researchers assigned scores to indicators of the factors and calculated a ratio of the scores. A series of path analyses were conducted to determine the extent of relationships among NCDs and risk factors. The results showed that social-environmental factors have notable effects on stroke, myocardial infarction, angina, diabetes, and gastric, liver, colon, lung, and thyroid cancers. The results indicate that the effects of social-environmental and behavioral risk factors on NCDs vary across the different types of diseases. The effects of social-environmental factors and behavioral risk factors significantly affected NCDs. However, the effect of social-environmental factors on behavioral risk factors was not supported. Furthermore, social-environmental factors and behavioral risk factors affect NCDs in a similar way. However, the effects of behavioral risk factors were smaller than those of social-environmental factors. The current research suggests taking a comprehensive view of risk factors to further understand the antecedents of NCDs in South Korea.

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Identifying the prevalence of undiagnosed cardiovascular disease risk factors in healthy Indians

European Journal of Preventive Cardiology ◽

10.1093/eurjpc/zwab061.181 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 28 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

S Thanvi ◽

P Thakkar

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Heart Attack ◽

Low Density Lipoprotein ◽

Density Lipoprotein ◽

Healthy Individuals ◽

Cvd Risk Factors ◽

Cvd Risk ◽

Health Checkup ◽

Study Population ◽

High Level

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction Cardiovascular disease (CVD) including heart disease and stroke, is the leading cause of death globally and in India. The importance of primary prevention, defined as interventions designed to modify adverse risk factors with the goal of preventing an initial CVD event has been established beyond doubt by several population based studies in healthy individuals. While there have been many studies defining the high prevalence in CVD risk factors in Indian population, this study sought to determine the prevalence of undiagnosed modifiable CVD risk factors in healthy individuals. Methods The cross sectional, analytical study was carried out at the hospitals, from 1st April 2015 to 31st dec 2017. Subjects between 18 - 70 years of age who were healthy and were undergoing health checkup were included in the study. A total of 5000 patients were screened, those having existing CVD risk factors were excluded from the study. This study was approved by the institutional ethics committee of the hospital. Written informed consent was obtained from all subjects. The data collection record sheet was prepared based on validated and standardized questionnaires which was used to enter all data. Physical examination for vitals and BMI was done by qualified physicians. Blood investigations were done for diabetes and dyslipidemia and thyroid dysfunction. ACC/AHA criteria was used for diagnosis of hypertension, ADA criteria for diabetes. Joint British society 3 risk score and ASCVD risk score was calculated using standard calculators. Results At screening, 4998 participants aged ≥18 years were approached to participate in study. The study population included 2705 men (68.1%) and 1265 women (31.9%) with a mean age of 68± 18.8 years. The most prevalent risk factor was overweight and obesity (71.2%). The prevalence of undiagnosed HTN was 73.3%, undiagnosed pre-diabetes was 24.9% and undiagnosed diabetes was 28.3%. Out of total, 44.3% subjects had high level of low-density lipoprotein and 36.6% subjects had low level of high-density lipoprotein, 20.1% subjects had high level of very-low density lipoprotein (VLDL) and 17.3% subjects had high level of triglyceride. Tobacco smoking was present in 7.7% of the population. The risk estimation predicted 29.1% of the study participants to have more than 10% risk of heart attack/stroke risk at 10 years. Conclusion Our study reveals a fairly good snapshot of CVDs risk factors in healthy general population. Increased prevalence of high BMI, undiagnosed HTN, diabetes, dyslipidemia was present in our study population. The population had significantly high predicted risk of heart attack/stroke. These findings warrant the need of community based life style modifications, regular health checkup for healthy population for early detection and modification of CVD risk factors.

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Vitamin D status and associated metabolic risk factors among North Korean refugees in South Korea: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009140 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 5 (11) ◽

pp. e009140 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Kyeong Jin Kim ◽

Yoon Jung Kim ◽

Sun Hwa Kim ◽

Jee Hyun An ◽

Hye Jin Yoo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Vitamin D ◽

South Korea ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Metabolic Risk Factors ◽

Metabolic Risk ◽

Vitamin D Status ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

North Korean Refugees

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Deep Spinal Infection after Outpatient Epidural Injections for Pain: A Retrospective Sample Cohort Study Using a Claims Database in South Korea

Anesthesiology ◽

10.1097/aln.0000000000003770 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Chang-Soon Lee ◽

Young Jae Park ◽

Jee Youn Moon ◽

Yong-Chul Kim

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

South Korea ◽

Odds Ratio ◽

Multivariable Analysis ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Epidural Injection ◽

Spinal Infection ◽

Single Shot ◽

Epidural Injections ◽

Spinal Infections

Background Deep spinal infection is a devastating complication after epidural injection. This study aimed to investigate the incidence of deep spinal infection primarily after outpatient single-shot epidural injection for pain. Secondarily, this study assessed the national trends of the procedure and risk factors for said infection. Methods Using South Korea’s National Health Insurance Service sample cohort database, the 10-yr national trend of single-shot epidural injections for pain and the incidence rate of deep spinal infection after the procedure with its risk factors were determined. New-onset deep spinal infections were defined as those occurring within 90 days of the most recent outpatient single-shot epidural injection for pain, needing hospitalization for at least 1 night, and receiving at least a 4-week course of antibiotics. Results The number of outpatient single-shot epidural injections per 1,000 persons in pain practice doubled from 40.8 in 2006 to 84.4 in 2015 in South Korea. Among the 501,509 injections performed between 2007 and 2015, 52 cases of deep spinal infections were detected within 90 days postprocedurally (0.01% per injection). In multivariable analysis, age of 65 yr or more (odds ratio, 2.91; 95% CI, 1.62 to 5.5; P = 0.001), living in a rural area (odds ratio, 2.85; 95% CI, 1.57 to 5.0; P < 0.001), complicated diabetes (odds ratio, 3.18; 95% CI, 1.30 to 6.7; P = 0.005), multiple epidural injections (three times or more) within the previous 90 days (odds ratio, 2.34; 95% CI, 1.22 to 4.2; P = 0.007), and recent use of immunosuppressants (odds ratio, 2.90; 95% CI, 1.00 to 6.7; P = 0.025) were significant risk factors of the infection postprocedurally. Conclusions The incidence of deep spinal infection after outpatient single-shot epidural injections for pain is very rare within 90 days of the procedure (0.01%). The data identify high-risk patients and procedure characteristics that may inform healthcare provider decision-making. Editor’s Perspective What We Already Know about This Topic What This Article Tells Us That Is New

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Work-Related Risk Factors by Severity for Acute Pesticide Poisoning Among Male Farmers in South Korea

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph10031100 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 1100-1112 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Ji-Hyun Kim ◽

Jaeyoung Kim ◽

Eun Cha ◽

Yousun Ko ◽

Doo Kim ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

South Korea ◽

Pesticide Poisoning ◽

Work Related ◽

Related Risk ◽

Acute Pesticide Poisoning

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Incidence and associated risk factors for limb amputation among sepsis survivors in South Korea

Journal of Anesthesia ◽

10.1007/s00540-020-02858-9 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Tak Kyu Oh ◽

In-Ae Song

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

South Korea ◽

Limb Amputation ◽

Sepsis Survivors ◽

Associated Risk Factors

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Psychological Risk Factors for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Workers After Toxic Chemical Spill in Gumi, South Korea

Workplace Health & Safety ◽

10.1177/2165079917750168 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 66 (8) ◽

pp. 393-402 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Ji Young Song ◽

Kyoung-Sook Jeong ◽

Kyeong-sook Choi ◽

Min-gi Kim ◽

Yeon-Soon Ahn

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽

South Korea ◽

Posttraumatic Stress ◽

Stress Disorder ◽

Psychiatric Symptoms ◽

Industrial Complex ◽

Event Scale ◽

Psychological Risk Factors ◽

Psychological Risk

The extent and severity of the psychological effects following chemical release disasters have not been widely reported. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of hydrogen fluoride (HF)–related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to identify associated psychological risk factors. On September 2012, an estimated 8 to 12 tons of HF gas, which dissolves in air moisture to form droplets of corrosive hydrofluoric acid, escaped from an industrial complex in Gumi, South Korea. Ten months later, structured questionnaires that included items from the Impacts of Event Scale (revised Korean version) as well as questions about demographic and psychological risk factors related to PTSD were distributed to workers in the affected area. The prevalence rate of PTSD was 5.7%. The odds of PTSD in non-alcohol-dependent workers (odds ratio [OR] = 3.10, 95% confidence interval [CI] = [1.27, 7.60]) was significantly higher than in alcohol-independent workers. The OR for PTSD in workers with anxiety (OR = 7.63, 95% CI = [2.10, 27.71) was significantly higher than the OR workers without anxiety. The odds of PTSD in workers with high perceived stress scale (PSS) scores (OR = 8.72, 95 % CI = [2.29, 33.16]) was significantly higher than for workers with low PSS. Alcohol dependence, psychiatric symptoms at the time of the event, anxiety, and high PSS were associated with HF-related PTSD. Long-term employee assistance programs are needed to assist occupational health nurses and clinicians to reduce PTSD after industrial disasters.

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