• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제56권1호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2023

In 1945, atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Approximately 70 000 Koreans are estimated to have been exposed to radiation from atomic bombs at that time. After Korea's Liberation Day, approximately 23 000 of these people returned to Korea. To investigate the long-term health and hereditary effects of atomic bomb exposure on the offspring, cohort studies have been conducted on atomic bomb survivors in Japan. This study is an ongoing cohort study to determine the health status of Korean atomic bomb survivors and investigate whether any health effects were inherited by their offspring. Atomic bomb survivors are defined by the Special Act On the Support for Korean Atomic Bomb Victims, and their offspring are identified by participating atomic bomb survivors. As of 2024, we plan to recruit 1500 atomic bomb survivors and their offspring, including 200 trios with more than 300 people. Questionnaires regarding socio-demographic factors, health behaviors, past medical history, laboratory tests, and pedigree information comprise the data collected to minimize survival bias. For the 200 trios, whole-genome analysis is planned to identify de novo mutations in atomic bomb survivors and to compare the prevalence of de novo mutations with trios in the general population. Active follow-up based on telephone surveys and passive follow-up with linkage to the Korean Red Cross, National Health Insurance Service, death registry, and Korea Central Cancer Registry data are ongoing. By combining pedigree information with the findings of trio-based whole-genome analysis, the results will elucidate the hereditary health effects of atomic bomb exposure.

• 의학교육논단
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.126-131
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• 2023

The aim of this study was to systematically collect data for evaluating short- and long-term outcomes using Kirkpatrick's four-level evaluation model, Chonnam National Medical School has established plans for developing and managing a database of student and graduate cohorts. The Education Evaluation Committee, with assistance from the Medical Education Office, manages the development and maintenance of cohort data. Data collection began in the 2022 academic year with first- through fourth-year medical students and graduates of the year 2022. The collected data include sociodemographic characteristics, admission information, psychological test results, academic performance data, extracurricular activity data, scholarship records, national medical licensing exam results, and post-graduation career paths. The Education Evaluation Committee and the Medical Education Office analyze the annually updated student and graduate cohort data and report the results to the dean and relevant committees. These results are used for admissions processes, curriculum improvement, and the development of educational programs. Applicants interested in using the student and graduate cohort data to evaluate the curriculum or conduct academic research must undergo review by the Educational Evaluation Committee before being granted access to the data. It is expected that the collected data from student and graduate cohorts will provide a sound and scientific basis for evaluating short- and long-term achievements based on student, school, and other characteristics, thereby supporting medical education policies, innovation, and implementation.

• 국제지역연구
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.309-330
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• 2010

이 논문은 동아시아정체성에 영향을 미치는 연령 및 세대코호트(cohort)효과에 대해 분석한다. 또한 이 논문은 동아시아 지역정체성이 한국인이라는 국가정체성(national identity)의 정도와 어떠한 방식으로 연관되는가를 분석한다. 2008년 시카고국제문제협의회-동아시아연구원에서 실시한 한국인 여론조사 데이터에 대한 분석은 다음과 같은 흥미로운 경험적 발견을 제시한다. 연령이 높을수록 동아시아정체성의 정도가 더 강하게 나타나며, 국가정체성이 강할수록 강한 동아시아정체성을 지니는 경향이 있다. 이러한 경험적 발견은 서구를 대상으로 한 기존연구들의 발견과는 다른 패턴을 보이는 것이다. 첫째, 한국의 경우 젊은 층이 아니라 경제적 자원이 어느 정도 있는 연령층이 더 초국가정체성을 지닌다. 둘째, 일반적인 동북아공동체에 관한 연구의 논의와 다르게, 이 연구는 강한 국가정체성이 동아시아 지역정체성과 상보적(complementary)이라는 점을 제시한다. 이 연구는 동아시아지역통합의 이론적, 정책적 모색과 동아시아 지역 내 강한 민족주의의 관계에 대한 새로운 미시적 기초를 밝혀준다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제16권sup1호
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• pp.21-36
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• 2022

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The long-term health impacts of dietary sugar have begun to be reported. The committee on the 2020 Dietary Reference Intakes for Koreans for sugar intended to update the scientific evidence on the association of added sugar intake with health outcomes, including mortality. This study evaluated the evidence on the association of dietary sugar with the all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality from cohort studies. SUBJECTS/METHODS: The PubMed and ScienceDirect databases were searched until July 2021. The search terms were based on multiple combinations of keywords, such as added sugar, beverage, and mortality, included in the title or abstract. Two authors independently assessed the eligibility criteria of study selection and extracted the information from each selected article for this systematic review. RESULTS: The literature search identified 276 articles. Seventeen cohort studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in this systematic review. This study extracted information on the cohort and participants, dietary assessment methods, exposure and its comparison groups, health outcomes, and risk measures. Five articles reported added sugar intake, and 15 articles reported the food sources of the added sugar in the association with mortality. Increased mortality was observed in higher added sugar intake and a lower intake of less than 5% of energy, while higher discrepancies between gender, age groups, and countries were noted. In addition, nutritious sugary foods and beverages did not increase mortality. CONCLUSIONS: A 'U' or 'J' shaped relationship between the added sugar intake and mortality was estimated. The observed discrepancy indicated the need for more evidence to establish the dose-response relationship for Koreans.

• 분석과 대안
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.31-64
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• 2024

최근 한국 국민의 통일필요 의식의 하락 추세는 선명하다. 통일필요 의식 하락 추세에 있어 출생 코호트 효과는 존재하는가? 본 연구의 목적은 통일필요 의식에 있어 출생 코호트가 통계적으로 유의미한 영향을 미치는지 분석하는 것이다. 이를 위해 분석모형으로 위계적 연령-기간-코호트(HAPC) 모형을 채용하였으며 2007~2021년 기간 서울대학교 통일평화연구원의 통일의식조사 데이터를 사용하였다. 분석 결과, 출생 코호트 수준에서 경제불평등의 진행이 통일 필요성 인식 하락에 영향을 미쳤다는 증거가 관찰되었다. 소득과 자산의 양극화 진행으로 인해 사회 진출 과정에서 사회경제적 어려움을 겪은 1980년대 출생 코호트는 막대한 재원이 투입되는 남북통일에 대해, 1960년대와 1970년대 출생 코호트와 비교해 선명하게 부정적인 인식을 가지는 것으로 판단된다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제64권9호
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• pp.489-493
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• 2021

Background: There is evidence of destructive effects of oxytocin use during labor on neurodevelopment. Purpose: This meta-analysis pooled all observational studies to determine the association between labor induction and the risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among children. Methods: All observational studies (case-control and cohort) were reviewed until September 2020 after searches of the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases, the gray literature, and conference proceedings. The pooled odds ratios (ORs), relative ratios (RRs), and 95% confidence intervals (CI (swere calculated as random effect estimates of association among studies. Results: All observational studies were reviewed, including 4 cohort studies including 2,885,743 participants and 3 case-control studies including 51,135 participants (10,961 with ADHD and 40,174 in control groups) with a sample size of 2,936,878 participants. The pooled estimates of OR and RR did not indicate a significant association between labor induction and ADHD among children (OR, 1.13; 95% CI, 0.90-1.35) and (RR, 1.10; 95% CI, 0.96-1.24). Conclusions: The findings showed that labor induction is not associated with an increased risk of ADHD among children. However, more studies are needed to investigate the relationship between labor induction and ADHD.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.773-788
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• 2021

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Due to the rapid increase of global cancer incidence and mortality and a high level of interest in cancer prevention, a systematic review of garlic intake and cancer risk is needed. SUBJECTS/METHODS: We implemented a systematic review to examine the effects of varying levels of garlic intake on cancer. We conducted comprehensive literature searches in three electronic databases (MEDLINE, Embase, and Web of Science) for studies published between database inception and July or September of 2018. Two investigators independently screened abstracts and full-texts, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias (RoB). A total of one medium-quality randomized controlled trial (RCT) and 13 cohort studies graded as high RoB were included. RESULTS: The 1-year follow-up results from a RCT showed that a significant decrease in the number and size of colorectal adenomas among participants with colorectal adenomas who received high-dose aged garlic extract (AGE) compared with those who received low-dose AGE (P < 0.05). The results of prospective observational studies provided inconsistent associations of colorectal cancer risk with garlic supplements and garlic intake as food. CONCLUSIONS: In summary, the AGE was effective in reducing the number and magnitude of colorectal adenomas in one RCT, but there were inconsistent associations between garlic intake and colorectal cancer in cohort studies. Therefore, we could not draw a firm conclusion regarding the effects of garlic on cancer, because the current strength of evidence is inadequate due to a lack of number of high-quality RCTs.

• 대한예방의학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한예방의학회 2001년도 제53차 추계 학술대회 연제집
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• pp.142-145
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• 2001

• 대한예방의학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한예방의학회 2005년도 제57차 추계 학술대회 연제집
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• pp.13-30
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• 2005

• 대한예방의학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한예방의학회 2002년도 제54차 추계 학술대회 연제집
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• pp.67-67
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• 2002