• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.17 no.9
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• pp.396-405
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• 2017

Main purpose of this study is to analyze determinants of household debt among middle and old individuals aged between 32 and 76 that include Korean baby-boomers(born between 1955 and 1963), using a HAPC (Hierarchical Age-Period-Cohort) model and Korean Welfare Panel Study 2006-2016. This study includes 86,056 individuals. Research findings indicate that aging and period effects have statistically significant relationships with household debt levels, however, cohort effects including a baby-boomer generation do not. While household debt increases by 3,530,000 Korean won as age increases by one year, the rate of increase in household debt reduces as individual ages. In addition, employment and health status at the individual level have significant effects on household debt levels. The unemployed are more likely than the employed to have high household debt levels while unhealthy people tend than healthy people to have high household debt levels.

• Korean Journal of Culture and Social Issue
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.51-62
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• 2011

This study focused on the effects of median type on drivers' subjective sense of speed and the changes in this sense by driver age. Participants were 61 drivers: 20 young (aged 20-39 years), 19 middle-aged (40-59 years), and 22 older drivers (60+ years). The participants watched each of two driving scenarios, showing either a guardrail-equipped or a concrete median. The participants were asked to push a button when they perceived speeds of 60 km/h, 80 km/h, or 100 km/h. All drivers perceived higher speeds in the guardrail condition than in the concrete condition. Perceived speeds increased with driver age in both guardrail and concrete conditions. These results mean median type affects drivers' subjective sense of speed even as driver age increases, and that drivers' subjective sense of speed tends to increase with age.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• v.30 no.2 s.57
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• pp.437-461
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• 1997

Because of a significant improvement in the economic situation and development of scientific techniques in Korea during the last 30 years, the life expectancy of the Korean people has lengthened considerably and as a result, the number of the elderly has markedly increased. Such an increase of the number of aged population brought about many social, economic, and medical problems which were never seriously considered before. This study was conducted to assess the trend of medical care utilization and medical expenditure of the elderly. The data of each patient in the study were taken from computer database maintained for administrative purpose by the Korea Medical Insurance Corporation. The study population was 132,670 who were 60 years old or more and registered in Korean Medical Insurance Corporation from 1989 to 1993. The study subjects were predominantly female(56.3%) and 10,000-20,000 Won premium group(50.6%). The following are summaries of findings : The total increase of the number of inpatient cases was 40.5% from 1989 through 1993. The average annual increase was 3.7% in inpatient medical expenditures per case, 4.4% in inpatient medical expenditures per day and 0.08% in length of stay per case from 1989 through 1993. Cataract was the most prevalent disease of 10 leading frequent diseases in all ages from 1989 through 1993. The case mix in 1993 compared to 1989 revealed that cataract and ischemic cerebral disease were increased whereas essential hypertension and pulmonary tuberculosis were decreased . The average annual increase of medical expenditures was 3.8% in general hospitals, 6.3% in hospitals and 2.4% in clinics. From 1989 through 1993, medical expenditures used by high-cost patients accounted for about 14% to 20% of all expenditures for inpatient care, while they represented less than 2.5% of the elderly population. Time series analysis revealed that total medical expenditures and doctor's fee for inpatient will be progressively increased whereas drug expenditures for inpatient will be decreased. And there will be no change in length of stay. Based on the above results, the factors increasing medical cost and utilization should be identified and the method of cost containment for the elderly health care should be developed systematically.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• v.50 no.2
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• pp.198-204
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• 2007

Purpose : The hope that arresting pubertal developement might increase final adult height has led to an attempt to use GnRH agonist (GnRHa) in children with early puberty and poor growth prognosis. We investigated the growth-promoting effect of GnRH agonists with or without growth hormone (GH) in girls with early puberty and decreased predicted adult height (PAH). Methods : Thirty five girls with advanced bone age and early pubertal signs were randomized for treatment for about 1 year with monthly GnRHa in group 1 (n=18), or with a combination of GH and GnRHa in group 2 (n=17). The following growth parameters were compared between groups, and the difference ($\Delta$) before and after treatment : chronological age (CA), bone age (BA), $\Delta$(BA-CA), height (HT), target height (TH), predicted adult height (PAH), $\Delta$ (TH-PAH), serum insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) and insulin-like growth factor binding protein (IGFBP-3). Results : Before treatment, BA, TH, PAH Standard deviation scores (SDS), $\Delta$(TH-PAH) were not different between the two groups, but CA was higher in group 2 and $\Delta$(BA-CA) were higher in group 1 (P<0.05). After $1.06{\pm}0.93$ year of treatment, $\Delta$ (BA-CA) decreased and there were significant changes in PAH and $\Delta$ (TH-PAH), especially in group 2 (P<0.05 in group 1, and P<0.001 in group 2). In both groups, IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 were not different before and after treatment, but after treatment, IGF-1 level in group 2 was marginally higher than IGF-1 in group 1 (P<0.1). Conclusion : Compromised predicted adult height in girls with early puberty and advanced bone age was significantly improved with GnRH with/without GH treatment in the short-term period. The addition of GH to GnRHa results in a significant increase in PAH compared to GnRHa alone because GnRHa suppressed growth hormone-IGF-1 axis. For comparison of final adult height, further longitudinal follow-up will be needed.

• Proceedings of the KSCN Conference
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• 2004.05a
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• pp.406.1-406
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• 2004

유방암은 선진국형 질병으로 미국의 경우 가장 흔한 암으로 보고되고 있으며, 우리나라의 경우 과거에는 유방암 발생률이 낮았으나, 생활방식이 서구화되고 영양상태가 좋아지면서 점차 증가하고 있다. 유방암이 증가하는 이유는 명확히 밝혀지지는 않았지만, 서구화 되어가는 생활 패턴으로 초경 연령이 빨라지고, 폐경연령이 늦어지는 등 유방암 발생에 중요한 역할을 하는 여성호르몬에 노출되는 기간이 길면 길수록 유방암 발생이 증가하는 것으로 알려져 있다. 가족 중에 유방암이 있거나 출산하지 않을 경우 등에서도 유방암의 발생률이 다소 높다고 한다.(중략)

• Korean Journal of Social Welfare Studies
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• v.48 no.3
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• pp.117-143
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• 2017

This study empirically analyzed the factors that intensify the unequal distribution of relational goods through the decomposition of relational gaps and the actual condition of relational goods. The results of the analysis are as follows. First, the average time for forming a relationship with family members or others is 158 minutes in 24 hours a day. Second, tobit regression analysis showed that relational goods time increased as they were employed, more family members, and ownership of their home. On the other hand, relational goods decreased when they were female, double-working, aged, divorced, and increased working time. The increase in household income decreased family relational goods, but increased the time with others. Based on the results of this analysis, this study proposed reduction of working time as a way to increase the happiness by sharing the relationship with meaningful people.

• Korean Journal of Ichthyology
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• v.5 no.2
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• pp.177-183
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• 1993

Results comparing the scale and otolith ages for walleye pollock from the Donut Hole of the Bering Sea showed a significant discrepancy for fish older than 8 years old. For walleye pollock from the Shelikof Strait of the Gulf of Alaska, comparison between ages determined from the scale and otolith readings indicated that there were no differences for younger age groups, but for the ages 6 and older, discrepancies squeezed in somewhat amid the same age groups.

• Proceedings of the Population Association of Korea Conference
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• 2007.11a
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• pp.271-298
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• 2007

이 논문은 사회적 통합이 평소보다 증대될 것으로 생각되는 신정, 구정, 추석, 성탄절 등의 특정 연휴기간에 자살양상이 어떻게 변화하는가를 파악하는데 그 목적이 있다. 기본적으로 연휴 이전 3일과 연휴당일에서의 자살자수 감소, 연휴 이후 3일의 자살자수 증가를 가정하고, 2000-2005년 사망원인통계 자료를 통해 이를 확인하였다. 핵심적인 분석결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째 연휴기간의 자살자수 감소는 유의미한 것으로 확인되었다 둘째, 혼인상태에 따른 자살양상의 차이는 발견되지 않았다. 셋째 고령자 집단에서 자살자수의 감소양상이 나타난다. 단, 성탄절에는 젊은 연령대의 자살자수 감소가, 높은 연령대의 자살자수 증가가 나타난다. 넷째, 가설에서 설정한 자살양상의 감소-감소-증가 형태는 규칙적으로 확인되지 않는다. 이러한 결과는 연휴에 강조되는 가족적 가치가 한 개인의 극단적인 선택을 막을 수 있는 기재가 될 수 있음을 말해준다. 따라서 이 논문의 결과는 가족적 가치와 의미의 회복이 자살이라는 개인의 극단적인 선택을 방지함에 있어서 핵심적인 요인으로 작용할 수 있음을 명확히 보여주고 있다.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2008.04a
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• pp.125-126
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• 2008

현재, 우리나라 당뇨병의 유병률은 빠른 속도로 증가하고 있으며 당뇨병의 유병기간이 길수록 각종 합병증이 발생하며 더욱 심각한 증세를 나타내기도 한다. 그 중, 비만 및 고혈당, 당대사장애로 인한 당뇨병성 혈관 합병증과 말초 혈관 경화증이 많이 발병하고 있는 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 광혈류량 측정법(Photoplethysmograaphy)으로 손가락에서 얻어진 맥파의 2차 미분 분석을 통해 당뇨병으로 확진된 36명의 당뇨병 환자에 대해 말초혈관 경화도를 연령별로 비교하고자 하였다. 이때 사용한 PPG 파형의 2차 미분 분석 평가 인자는 a와 d이고, d/a는 혈관의 경화도를 의미하며 경화도가 클수록 d/a의 값은 감소하게 되고, 연령이 증가할수록 경화도는 증가하게 된다. 50대 미만의 당뇨병 환자의 d/a값은 $-0.32{\pm}0.12$, 50대는 $-0.48{\pm}0.13$, 60대는 $-0.55{\pm}0.16$, 70대 이상에서는 $-0.59{\pm}0.19$로 연령이 높아질수록 d/a값이 감소하는 것을 확인하였다. 또한, SPSS 13.0 for Windows(SPSS Inc, USA)의 Oneway ANOVA 분석 결과, 연령과 경화도는 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<0.05). 하지만 70대 이상의 당뇨병 환자 그룹에서는 유의한 차이를 확인할 수 없었다. 본 연구에서는 PPG 파형의 2차 미분 분석을 통하여 연령별 당뇨병 환자의 말초혈판 경화도를 비교하였으며, 향후 보완 연구를 통해 비침습적이고 간단한 방법으로 당뇨병 환자의 말초혈관 경화도를 객관적으로 평가하고 진단할 수 있는 시스템 개발로 당뇨병 환자들의 심혈관계질환 사전예방과 치료효과 판정에 도움을 줄 것으로 기대한다.

• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.23 no.2 s.41
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• pp.249-261
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• 1993

This study was conducted to examine the growth change in external nose according to age which plays an important role in determining the facial profile, by analysing the biennial serial lateral cephalograms of 20 males and 20 females of mean 8.5 years old to 16.5 years old who have a normal occlusion. The results of this study were summarized as follows. $\cdot$ Both mean and standard deviation were obtained according to each item, sex and age for the male and female. $\cdot$ Nose heights of the male and female increased with increase in their age. The upper to lower nose height ratio somewhat decreased for both male and female with increase of age. The mean ratio was 3.69 : 1 for the male, respectively, and 3.83 : 1 for the female during this study．$\cdot$ The nose depth indicated the most significant increase of all items according to the increase of age, while the sagittal depth inicated higher value for the female than that of the male in the most age groups. $\cdot$ The nose inclination did not show a remarkable change during this study. $\cdot$ The proportions of growth completed at the earliest age showed the highest percentage for sagittal depth(male : $87.14\%$ & female : $91.29\%$). Also, the male indicated the lowest percentage in lower nose height $(73.04\%)$, while the female did the lowest in nose depth$(79.09\%)$. $\cdot$ There was shown the variable of the greatest correlation between the upper nose inclination and nose depth. $\cdot$ From this study, the whole external nasal growth was occurred downward and forward which was more frequent for forward growth than vertical growth.