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http://dx.doi.org/10.5668/JEHS.2021.47.3.227

A Review of the Literature Using the Korean National Environmental Health Survey (cycle 1-3)  

Lee, Seungho (Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine)
Kim, Jin Hee (Department of Integrative Bioscience & Biotechnology, Sejong University)
Choi, Yoon-Hyeong (Department of Preventive Medicine, Gachon University)
Kim, Sungkyoon (Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Seoul National University)
Lee, Kyung mu (Department of Environmental Health, Korea National Open University)
Park, Jae Bum (Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine)
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Journal of Environmental Health Sciences / v.47, no.3, 2021 , pp. 227-244 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: The Korean National Environmental Health Survey provides representative biomonitoring data for environmental pollutants in South Korea. Over the last decade, there have been various studies published using this data. In this study, we aimed to provide information and implications by reviewing each study. Methods: We searched comprehensive electronic databases from PubMed, Google Scholar, and Naver Academic database using the key words 'Korean National Environmental Health Survey' and 'KoNEHS' through March 2021. A total of 57 studies were selected after reviewing the relevance of the data. Results: The most frequently studied pollutants were heavy metals (10), Cotinine (8), Bisphenol A (7), and Phthalates (6), in that order. In particular, Phthalates, Bisphenol A, and Parabens were often studied together (6). A decline in urinary cotinine and heavy metals in the body was shown over time among studies on exposure association. It was demonstrated that Phthalates and Bisphenol A were significantly related to obesity and diabetes from the studies of health impacts. Cross-section study design, spot urine, and insufficient health status information were mostly reported as limitations of the data. Conclusion: Since research has been focused on adults, further investigations of children and adolescents are required. In this regard, it is necessary to maintain the consistency of the data structure and provide integrated weights for all ages. In addition, it would allow the measurement of several environmental pollutants by considering subsample design. Lastly, integrated studies with multi-cycles and the health effects from co-exposure to multiple chemicals would be expected to provide important knowledge.
Keywords
KoNEHS; biomonitoring; exposure; health effect;
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