• 한국농공학회지
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.116-126
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• 2003

In this study, we research about the relationships of human longevity and environments, inducted the significant factors of longevity from the statistical analysis, and represented spatial distribution of longevity using geographic information system. The factors confining human longevity can be categorized by geography/geology, climate/weather, economy, and social welfare. After analyzing statistical data, dependent variable which means the longevity index is defined by the ratio of population more than 85 years old among population more than 65 years old. The results of analysis show that longevity are related with waterworks ratio, temperature, local tax ratio, and latitude. In this study we discussed about the spatial characteristics which are represented by variance of the longevity index and described a spatial relationship between the longevity index and significant factors which are chosen by statistical analysis. In the further study, in order to sustain the longevity of a region, it is necessary for the effective rural planning to propagate a longevity of rural areas.

• 한국지역지리학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.187-210
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• 2005

본 연구의 목적은 빠른 속도로 고령화과정을 겪고 있는 한국의 장수 현상 및 장수지역의 공간적 특성을 파악하는 것이다. 이를 위해 1966년부터 2000년까지의 인구 자료를 이용하여 각 지역의 고령화 현상과 장수도 변화를 파악하였다. 또한 장수의 지역요인을 알아보기 위해 자연환경 및 대도시에 이르는 거리와의 관련성을 분석하였다. 연구 결과 첫째, 호남권 농어촌지역이 전국에서 가장 높은 고령화 수준을 나타내고 있었다. 둘째, 70년대 남부지역 섬과 해안을 중심으로 높은 장수도를 나타내던 것이 최근 내륙의 소백산맥 산간지역으로 이동 확장되어 장수지역의 공간적 확산이 이루어졌다. 셋째, 지역환경요인 분석 결과 기온보다는 강수량과 평균표고가 장수도와 관련성이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 넷째, 대도시의 경우 자연환경요인이 아닌 다른 사회 경제적 요인들 중에서 장수도 인자를 찾아야 함을 시사하는 결과를 얻었다.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.302-313
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify factors in quality of life and to construct a model of quality of life in longevity region dwelling elders. Methods: Data were collected from January to July, 2010 through direct interviews and a self-reporting questionnaire survey with 171 subjects who were living at the S County (gun). The collected data were analyzed by using the SPSS/WIN 19.0 and AMOS 19.0 programs. Results: Economic status, social support, health behavior and depression were shown to have direct and total effects on quality of life and were statistically significant. Health status had indirect and total effects on quality of life and was statistically significant. And, self-efficacy had direct, indirect and total effects on quality of life and was statistically significant. These variables of the hypothetical model accounted for 41.4% of quality of life. Conclusion: In order to improve quality of life in longevity region dwelling elders, it is necessary to provide economic support and social support services in tandem with social welfare. And, we need to apply interventions strengthening self-efficacy, health behavior, and health status, and decreasing depression.

• 농촌계획
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.41-48
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• 2002

Spatially distributed characteristic of longevity regions analysed using GIS tools. Fundamental factors for long life are categorized into natural conditions and artificial conditions. Degree of longevity is defined and used as a key parameter in analyzing longevity region. It is visually shown that aging areas are moving with time and variances of social and economic status. It is concluded that the degree of longevity is increased with improving living quality because of improvement of economic activities and living environment. However, longevity regions of recent times have slightly reversed tendency against urban areas in the manner of moving toward areas where social and economical activities are relatively weaker.

• 한국의사학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.49-59
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• 2016

Ginseng, a Korean native herb, has been a symbol of mystic cure-all which provides longevity benefits throughout Korean history. According to Chinese historical records, a major source of wild ginseng has been described as Korean peninsula, which is the most suitable ginseng production area, and the Manchu region near Mt. Baekdu and the Maritime Province. Since Tang dynasty period (618-917 CE), Chinese has also called ginseng as "Goryeo Ginseng", which is named after "Goguryeo" (37 BCE-668 CE), an ancient kingdom of Korea, from which they mainly imported the herb as the region was famous for its high quality of ginseng. To date, it refers to Korean ginseng. This study compares the medicinal properties of ginseng as stated in the ancient Korean medical books with the major Korean historical records regarding the usage of ginseng and its symbolism of longevity in everyday life. By contrasting these findings, we tried to figure out how the actual medicinal properties of ginseng and the anticipation of longevity are related. It was confirmed that the expectations about longevity were widely applied to everyday life. In addition, the study investigates the various usage of ginseng as a motive for decorative patterns and as an ingredient for daily products including snacks, health drinks, various types of food, clothing patterns, and so on. Finally, the usage of ginseng ingredients in the cosmetic products fulfilled the desire of Korean people to purchase, showing the aesthetic recognition and medicinal understandings about the herb. These findings suggest that ginseng is an important medicinal agent that not only symbolizes longevity and good health but also has a great influence on the lives of Koreans.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.429-440
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• 2019

Several studies have attempted to identify factors associated with longevity and maintenance of health in centenarians. In this study, we analyzed and compared the gut microbiota of centenarians in longevity villages with the elderly and adults in the same region and urbanized towns. Fecal samples were collected from centenarians, elderly, and young adults in longevity villages, and the gut microbiota sequences of elderly and young adults in urbanized towns of Korea were obtained from public databases. The relative abundance of Firmicutes was found to be considerably higher in subjects from longevity villages than those from urbanized towns, whereas Bacteroidetes was lower. Age-related rearrangement of gut microbiota was observed in centenarians, such as reduced proportions of Faecalibacterium and Prevotella, and increased proportion of Escherichia, along with higher abundances of Akkermansia, Clostridium, Collinsella, and uncultured Christensenellaceae. Gut microbiota of centenarians in rehabilitation hospitals were also different to those residing at home. These differences could be due to differences in diet patterns and living environments. In addition, phosphatidylinositol signaling system, glycosphingolipid biosynthesis, and various types of N-glycan biosynthesis were predicted to be higher in the gut microbiota of centenarians (corrected p < 0.05). These three metabolic pathways of gut microbiota can be associated with the immune status and healthy gut environment of centenarians. Although further studies are necessary to validate the function of microbiota between groups, this study provides valuable information on centenarians' gut microbiota.

• 혜화의학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.237-256
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• 2002

In view of the results that we studied about living and eating habit of korean old people who live in longevity village, we can make conclusion as follows. 1. They have regular rising time, bedtime and living routine. Their bedtime is between 9 to 11 and rising time is before 6. It goes to show that they are keeping regular hours. 2. Generally speaking, most of long life peoples are physical labor: agriculture, fishery, housework, etc. 3. They are in balance with their eating habit. The most favorite food of longevity village's old people is made from toenjang which is fermented soybean paste. 4. The geographical features of longevity village are mountain region, coast and island. 5. Most of people who live long are illiteracy and only a few people of them has finished elementary school course. Moreover, in case of illiteracy, there are more unschooled woman compare with both sexes.

• 한국인구학
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.1-30
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• 2003

이 연구는 거주지역의 생태학적 환경과 사회경제적 요인이 사망력 수준에 미치는 영향력을 확인하고 그 변화 추이를 파악하기 위한 것이다. 이를 위해 1990년, 1995년, 2000년 세 시점의 인구센서스 자료와 동태통계 원자료, 그리고 각 시$.$군별 통계자료를 활용하였다. 사망력의 지표로는 조사망률, 표준화사망률과 장수비율을 사용하였다. 이 논문은 우선 GIS를 이용하여 세 시점의 시$.$군별 사망률 지도와 장수 지도를 제시하였다. 그리고 거주지역의 생태학적 환경과 사회경제적 요인들이 사망력의 지표들에 미치는 영향력에 대한 일반화된 설명을 위해 분산분석과 회귀분석을 실시하였다. 이 연구에서 사망률 지도와 장수 지도를 비교한 결과. 전라남도 남서해안지역에서 조사망률, 표준화사망률과 장수비율이 모두 높은 것으로 확인되었다. 반면 수도권과 부산권역에서는 사망력의 세 지표가 모두 낮게 나타났다. 표준화사망률과 장수비율의 지역별 편차는 1990년 이후 점차 줄어드는 추세를 보인다. 또한 표준화사망률과 장수비율 간에는 의미 있는 선형관계가 나타나지 않았으며, 그 인과구조가 서로 다른 것으로 확인되었다. 사망력의 지역별 편차를 분석한 결과, 산간과 농촌이라는 입지조건을 지닌 시$.$군들의 조사망률과 표준화사망률이 대체로 높으며, 해안과 농촌지역에서는 장수비율이 높아지는 경향이 있는 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 이러한 분석결과는 교육, 소득, 혼인상태, 의료수준, 보건수준 등 사회 경제적 요인들의 영향력을 통제하는 과정에서 대체로 약화되는 것으로 드러났다. 이는 특히 표준화사망률의 경우에 그러하였다. 거주지역의 입지조건에 따른 사망력 수준의 편차는 사회경제적인 요인은 물론 지난 40여 년간의 인구이동으로 인한 인구연령구조의 차이와도 관련이 있는 것으로 판단된다.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.149-159
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• 2011

고정성 보철물의 장기적 예후를 보장하고자 하는 많은 노력에도 불구하고, 아직도 임상에서는 부적절한 제작 및 유지 관리로 인한 다양한 고정성 보철물의 합병증이 관찰되고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 고정성 보철물의 임상적 상태를 조사하여 보철 진료의 임상적 참고 자료와 연구의 기초 자료로 도움이 되고자하였다. 2009년 1월에서 2009년 12월까지 12개월간 부산대학교병원 치과 보철과에 내원한 환자 중 기존의 고정성 보철물을 철거하고 치료를 시행한 환자를 대상으로 고정성 보철물과 지대치에 연관된 임상적 상태를 조사 평가하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 전체 고정성 보철물의 추정 수명은 10.0년이었고, 평균 장착 기간은 $10.3{\pm}5.5$년이었다. 2. 악골에 따른 수명의 차이는 없었으나 (P>.05), 전후방 위치에서는 전치부 또는 구치부에 비해 전치부와 구치부를 포함하는 보철물의 수명이 가장 길었다 (P<.05). 3. 고정성 보철물의 재료별 수명은 금속관이 가장 길었고 (P<.05), 다른 재료들 간에는 유의한 차이가 없었다 (P>.05). 4. 고정성 보철물의 크기는 보철물 수명에 영향을 미치지 않았다 (P>.05). 5. 대합치 조건별 고정성 보철물의 수명은 자연치와 고정성 보철물, 가철성 국소 의치, 총의치 순으로 길었다 (P<.05). 6. 고정성 보철물의 생물학적 합병증은 치주 질환 (37.5%), 치아 우식증 (19.0%), 그리고 치수 질환 (10.8%) 순이었고, 기계적 문제점은 변연 결함 (18.4%), 보철물 파절(4.2%), 유지력 상실 (3.9%), 치아 파절 (3.6%), 그리고 식편 압입 (2.6%) 순이었다. 보철물을 철거한 후 치대치의 33.1%는 재수복이 불가능한 상태였다.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.940-955
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• 2014

The purpose of this study was to compare the degree nutrient intake, health status and other characteristics of females aged 65 years and over in a longevity area according to family arrangement. For analysis, 585 female elderly were recruited from the Kugoksoondam area (Kurye, Goksung, Soonchang and Damyang counties), known as the longevity-belt region in Jeonla province, Korea. The subjects were categorized into three groups according to family arrangement (living alone, living with spouse only and living with family). Demographic characteristics were collected, as well as information on physical measurements, blood tests for biochemical indicators, health status and health-related life style, dietary behavior, favorite food groups, consumption frequency of food groups, nutrient intake and mini nutrition assessment. In the group living with their spouse only, the highest education, physical activity, diverse food intake, frequency of eating meats and fish, energy and nutrients intake, and score on the mininutrient status assessment (MNA) were found to be significantly favorable factors. Taken together, these results demonstrated that the group living with their spouse only had relatively superior nutrient intake and the quality of diet. In contrast, the group living alone showed the lowest self-rated economic status, diversity of food intake, and physical activity, with the highest frequency of drinking, smoking and regular exercise for almost everyday compared with the other groups. On the other hand, those living with family demonstrated the lowest intake of supplements or functional foods, and levels of hemoglobin hematocrit MCH, but the highest HBA1c and blood sugar. Therefore, the group living with family was assumed to be at risk of anemia and diabetes. These results could be useful to plan effective strategies to increase the health-life expectancy of Korean elderly people living in rural areas, according to family arrangement.