• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.174-182
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• 2004

The zinc intake and status of South Koreans from rural, urban and metropolitan areas were compared to evaluate the zinc nutritional status in different regional areas in South Korea. The dietary habits of 721 healthy adult subjects (271 from rural, 240 from urban, 210 from metropolitan city) with an age range 30 ∼ 64 (mean age 54$\pm$18) were assessed using a food frequency questionnaire. Mean daily Zn intake for rural, urban, and metropolitan areas was 6.5 mg, 7.3 mg, and 11.4 mg (p<0.05), respectively, which was 54%,61% and 95% of the Korean RDA for man (12 mg/d). Mean phytate: zinc molar ratios for rural, urban, and metropolitan city were 41, 34, and 30, respectively (p < 0.05), which were higher than the cutoff level of 20 for poor zinc status. The zinc intake and phytate: Zn molar ratio in the rural area were 0.5 and 1.3-fold compared to those of the metropolitan city, which can cause poor zinc nutriture in the rural area. Most of the zinc biomarkers were lower in the rural area than in the metropolitan city (p < 0.05) (mean rural and metropolitan values for plasma Zn: 80.8 $\mu\textrm{g}$/dL and 119.8 $\mu\textrm{g}$/dL, respectively; RBC Zn: 7.8 $\mu\textrm{g}$/dL and 8.8 $\mu\textrm{g}$/dL, respectively; plasma alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity: 87 mU/mL and 100.4 mU/mL, respectively). It seems that a lower zinc intake in the rural area decreased zinc biomarker levels, such as plasma and RBC zinc, and plasma alkaline phosphatase activity, and caused the poor zinc nutritional status in this area. Most of the zinc biomarkers, such as RBC zinc and urinary and plasma zinc levels, in the subjects from the three localities, were within the normal range even when zinc intake of rural and urban subjects was low. The exception was plasma ALP activity in the rural area, which was lower than the reference level. Thus, marked zinc deficiency in these subjects were not observed, however, the potential for marginal zinc deficiency should be considered, especially for the rural area, because of the low zinc intake and the biomarker levels for marginal zinc deficiency.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.190-204
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• 2022

Background: In Korea, the population is rapidly aging, and the types of households for the elderly are also diversifying. The self-rated health of the elderly is a valuable health indicator that can comprehensively represent the overall quality of life along with physical, mental, and functional health. On the other hand, studies on the association between household type and self-rated health of the elderly are still insufficient. Thus, this study analyzed the association between household type and self-rated health by gender in Korean older adults. Methods: Using data from the analysis of the National Survey of Older Koreans 2017, 10,299 elderly people aged 65 and over were targeted. For the accuracy of the analysis data, 9,910 people were selected as the study sample by excluding proxy responses, those diagnosed with dementia, and non-response. And technical analysis, univariate analysis using the Rao-Scott chi-square test, and logical regression analysis involving survey characteristics were conducted by gender. Results: According to the adjusted model with all variables, in both men and women, the odds ratio of self-rated health 'bad' in 'couple (with ill spouse)' was significantly higher than 'couple (with spouse)'. It was 2.54 (95% confidence interval [CI], 2.05-3.15) for men and 2.11 (95% CI, 1.70-2.62) for women. In addition, the odds ratio of self-rated health 'bad' in 'living with adult children' was 1.43 (95% CI, 1.09-1.87) for men and 1.42 (95% CI, 1.15-1.75) for women, which was more significant in women than men. Conclusion: This study states that there is an association between gender, household type, and self-rated health of the elderly, and the health of a spouse and cohabitation with children have a significant effect on self-rated health. As a result, in order to improve the health status of the elderly, health promotion and health care policies involving the characteristics of the elderly's gender and household type are needed.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제56권1호
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• pp.70-85
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• 2023

본 연구는 40-69세 한국 성인 남녀를 대상으로 녹차섭취량에 따른 대사증후군 발생 위험을 조사하였으며, 연구 결과로 남녀 모두 녹차 섭취량이 증가할수록 대사증후군과 관련지표의 발병률이 감소하는 경향을 보였다. 특히 추가 보정을 진행한 결과에서 여성에서 대사증후군발생이 유의하게 감소하였다. 따라서 본 연구의 결과를 토대로 녹차 섭취가 대사증후군에 긍정적인 영향을 미치며, 이러한 결과를 기반으로 대사증후군 예방을 위한 녹차 섭취 수준에 대한 추가 연구가 필요하다. 한편 국내 녹차 시장은 녹차를 습관적으로 우려 마시는 사람들이 적고 녹차를 가공한 형태인 말차 (가루녹차)와 발효차 등 섭취 방법이 다양하므로 녹차의 효능 정보를 효과적으로 식단에 활용하기 위해서는 녹차를 활용한 가공품과 보조제에 대한 추가 연구가 필요하다.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.61-61
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• 2006

목 적: 본 연구는 methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR C677T와 A1298C) 유전자 돌연변이형이 자연유산아 발생의 원인 유전자로 작용하는지에 대해 알아보고자 시도하였다. 연구방법: 95명의 자연유산아 조직과 대조군으로 100명의 정상 소아의 혈액 그리고 449명의 정상 성인의 혈액을 채취하여 DNA를 분리하여 사용하였다. 유전자형은 분리된 DNA를 이용하여 중합효소 연쇄반응과 제한효소 절편다형 분석방법으로 결정하였다. 결 과: 자연유산아 그룹은 소아대조군에서 보다 MTHFR 677CC 형 (p=0.014)은 높게, 677CT형 (p=0.063)은 낮게 나타났다. 성인대조군과의 비교에서도 MTHFR 677CT 형의 빈도는 현저히 낮게 나타났다 (p=0.032). 그리고 MTHFR 677CC/1298AC 조합형 유전자의 경우 소아대조군 (p=0.034)과의 비교에서는 현저히 높은 빈도를 나타냈으나, 성인대조군 (p=0.063)과의 비교에서는 높은 경향성은 있었으나 통계학적으로 유의한 차이는 없었다. 결 론: MTHFR 677CC와 MTHFR 677CC/1298AC 유전자형은 자연유산아 발생의 위험인자일 가능성이 높으며, 지속적인 연구가 요구된다.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.163-169
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• 2013

Purpose: This study was conducted to confirm the anatomic conformity of the new periarticular locking plates designed by Zimmer on Korean adult bones and to identify the structures at risk during the application of these implants. Methods: The study was performed on the humerus, radius, and tibia of 10 adult cadavers(6 males and 4 females) procured from the cadaveric lab of our hospital. Anteroposterior (AP) and lateral X-rays were taken to confirm that the cadavers were free of any unusual lesions or anatomic variations. We used the 3.5-mm proximal humerus plate, 2.7-mm distal radius plate, 3.5- and 5.0-mm proximal tibia plates, and 3.5-mm distal tibia plate developed by Zimmer, Inc. (Zimmer periarticular locking plate). The longest plate from each group was used to confirm anatomical conformity. Standard approaches were used for each area, and soft tissue was retracted in order to pass the plate beneath the muscle. The position of the plate was confirmed using standard AP and lateral view X-rays. After this procedure had been completed, the region was dissected along the length of the implant to determine the conformity of the implant to bone and the penetrations of screws into the articular surface or violations of any vital structures, such as nerves, blood vessels, or tendons. Results: Excellent anatomical conformity was observed with Zimmer periarticular locking plates for Korean adults. The tibial nerve and the posterior tibial artery were found to be structures at risk when applying a distal tibial plate. Conclusion: Additional posterolateral fixation is recommended when dealing with cases of tibial plateau fracture when the fracture line extends to the posterolateral cortex. We recommend taking proper views using 10~15 degrees of internal rotation to ensure correct screw length and, thus, avoid penetration of vital structures and tendons.

• 한국비블리아학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.43-66
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• 2020

본 연구는 2000년 이후 한국에서 출판된 어린이·청소년책 중 이주배경을 가진 등장인물이 나오는 책의 비중을 알아보고, 어린이·청소년책에서 이주배경을 가진 이들이 어떤 방식으로 표현되는지 알아보는 것을 목적으로 하였다. 행복한아침독서에서 2005년부터 2017년까지 발행한 추천도서목록에 실린 도서 중 영유아와 초등학생을 대상으로 한 문학 분야의 도서 3,214권을 분석한 결과, 약 1%에 해당하는 32권만이 이주배경 등장인물을 포함하고 있었다. 32권 중 23권은 계몽적이며 사회고발적인 내용을 담고 있었고, 4권은 한국 문화로의 통합을 시도하는 내용, 5권은 서로 다른 문화를 그 자체로 존중하는 내용을 담고 있었다. 이주배경 등장인물의 출신/배경 국가가 한국에 비해 경제적 수준이 낮은 경우에는 작품의 주요 갈등이 인종차별, 학교폭력, 외국인 부모에 대한 반감, 외국인 노동자에 대한 한국인 사업주의 횡포, 체류기간이 만료된 외국인 노동자에 대한 폭력적인 단속 등에 집중된 반면, 이주배경 등장인물의 출신/배경 국가가 한국에 비해 경제적 수준이 높거나 이주배경 등장인물의 인종이 백인 혹은 백인 혼혈인 경우에는 장래희망이나 개인적 고민이 작품의 중심 메시지였다. 본 연구에서 분석한 32권 중 작가 자신이 이주배경을 가진 경우는 단 한 건 뿐이었다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.133-139
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• 2014

Background Various shapes and designs of the gluteal artery perforator flap have been used for treating sacral pressure sores and reconstructing breasts. To establish the ideal fasciocutaneous flap design for use in the gluteal area, the soft tissue thickness distribution was measured. Methods Twenty-one buttocks of adult Korean cadavers were analyzed through rectangular subfascial dissection. Each buttock was divided horizontally into 10 sections and vertically into 10 sections, and then, the thickness at the corners of the sections was measured. For the sake of comparison and statistical verification with living bodies, computed tomography (CT) images of 120 buttocks of patients were randomly selected. Five horizontal sections and 4 vertical sections were made, and the thickness at each corner was recorded. Results According to the dissection and the CT images, the area with the thinnest soft tissues in the buttock was around the posterior superior iliac spine, close to the sacral area. The thickest area was the superolateral area of the buttock, which was 3.24 times and 2.15 times thicker than the thinnest area in the studies on cadaver anatomy and the CT images, respectively. Conclusions The thickness of the soft tissues in the buttocks differed by area. The superolateral area had the thickest soft tissues, and the superomedial area had the thinnest. This study includes information on the distribution of the thickness of the gluteal soft tissues of Koreans. The outcome of this study may contribute to the design of effective local flaps for pressure sore reconstruction and free flaps for breast reconstruction.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.516-526
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• 2001

Working towards the compression of morbidity, we attempted to find the way to contribute to desirable aging and/or healthy old age. By looking into the factors affecting nutrient intake in middle-aged adults, we sought to find ways to improve their health status, Two hundred and fifty middle-aged adults from 40 to 60 years of age residing in Seoul and its vicinity were recruited for the survey. Subjects were interviewed for general characteristics, dietary habits lifestyle, status and food intake by a trained interviewer. Two -day food record was included in addition to the 1 -day 24 hr recall. Date were analyzed for the relationship among nutrient intake, health status, socio-economic status dietary habits and lifestyle using a statistical program (SAS) Although the mean energy intake of the subjects did not reach the recommenced dietary allowances(RDA), mean protein intake was well above the RAD for both sex groups(111.2% and 129.1% for men and women, respectively) The caloric contribution of fat was 15 to 20 % of total energy intake among different groups. Riboflavin was the most deficient nutrient and its mean intake reached only 71.0% of RDA for mean This seemed to be due to the lower intake of milk and dairy products among middle-aged Koreans who are more accustomed to traditional meals. Income and exercise habit were the most important factors influencing the nutrient intake of middle-age adults. Also, BMI, smoking habit, level of education regularity of meal, and hours of sleeping influenced the nutrient intake, In conclusion, middle-age adults appeared to have similar problems with the elderly in terms of nutrient intake and this age group should to included when considering nutritionally vulnerable groups in addition to the elderly and young children. The improvement in the nutrition status of middle-age adults is even more important because that could lead into the better health the elderly.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.169-185
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• 1989

정상교합 및 안모가 단정한 성인(남자 60명, 여자 62명)을 대상으로 악교정수술을 위한 한국인 기준치를 얻고자 측모 두부방사선 규격사진을 이용하여 계측 분석과 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 카 계측항목의 평균치, 표준편차를 구하였다. 골격계측 항목중 각도계측치에서는 FH-SN과 SN-MP가 여자에서 더 크며, 거리계측치에서는 전 항목에서 남자가 더 큰 것으로 나타났다. 치아계측 항목에서는 수직적 관계를 나타내는 항목에서만 남녀간에 유의한 차를(P<0.05) 보였는데 ADH, PDH, overbite에서는 여자가 더 크고 Incisor exposure에서는 여자가 더 크게 나타났다. 연조직계측 항목에서는 NLA를 제외한 전 항목 즉 FCA, UFH, ULL, LLL에서 남자가 여자보다 더 크게 나타났다.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.610-619
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• 2008

In order to investigate if the employment of housewives may affect the nutritional status of their family members, an analysis was made for the data of 2001 Korea National Health and Nutrition survey. Housewives aged 20 or over were divided into two groups of the working (W, 44.3%) and the non-working (NW, 55.7%), and household income levels were divided into 4 groups of low, middle, high, and high above according to the minimum cost of living in the year of 2001. Nutrient intakes were assessed by using dietary recommended intakes for Koreans of 2005. Working housewives showed similar levels to those of non-working housewives in most nutrients intakes except energy and vitamin C. However their families excluding housewives of W, than those of NW, took less protein, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin C when assessed as % of recommended intakes and took more sodium. Such differences were very strong in children and adolescents, and in the middle income households. More % of the families of W than those of NW consumed nutrients below the estimated average requirements. Percents of hypertension classified by both systolic and diastolic blood pressure were higher in adult family members of W than in those of NW. This tendency seemed to be more significant in the family members aged 30 to 49. Both obesity and under-weight rates of school children ($7{\sim}12\;yrs$) in W were higher than those in NW. The above resuIts suggested that employment of housewives could have negative influences on the nutritional status of their family members, especially of their children and in the middle income class.