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Nutrient Supplementation in the Elderly

  • Meydani, Mohsen
    • Journal of Community Nutrition
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    • 제2권1호
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    • pp.5-11
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    • 2000
  • Populations both in the US and worldwide are aging. It is projected that by the year 2030 the population of Americans over 65 will increase to 70 million, more than twice their number in 1998. About one-third of elderly over the age of 65 have debilitating chronic health conditions that greatly impede their activities. Age-associated chronic diseases are believed to be associated with free radicals and the imbalance in antioxidant and oxidative stress contributes to development of several chronic health conditions. Diet and nutrients can have great impact in the health status of elderly. Several factors may contributor to the inadequate consumption of nutrients in elderly, including an inability to chew food adequately, polypharmacy, living along and limited income. Low intake of energy and several micronutrients are common among the elderly. Although overt deficiency of nutrients among the elderly is not common. a recent study showed that while elderly consume more fat, the total energy intake is low among the elderly. Inadequate intake of antioxidant nutrients such as vitamin E in elderly may contribute to the development of chronic health problems. Intake of higher than normal RDA levels of vitamin E for long periods of time has been shown to reduce the risk of many degenerative diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases(CVD) and cancer, and improve immune response in elderly. High intake of other antioxidants is also associated with reduced risk chronic diseases. Dietary antioxidants are abundant in fruits and vegetables. However, due to variety of factors, the elderly may not be able to receive these and other micronutrients through diet. Therefore, supplemental intake of micronutrients in the form of multi vitamins/minerals and/or specific micronutrients is a more practical approach to the maintenance of health status in the elderly.

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우리나라 노인인구의 주관적 건강상태 관련 요인에 관한 연구 (A Study of Factors Related to the Subjective Health Status of Elderly Population in Korea)

  • 한상희;강정규;홍재석
    • 보건행정학회지
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    • 제31권1호
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    • pp.56-64
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    • 2021
  • Background: Despite the high life expectancy, the subjective health status of the elderly people in Korea is reported to be the lowest as compared to other age groups. The purpose of the conducted study was to identify the factors related to the subjective health status of elderly people aged over 65 in Korea. Methods: This study used data from the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2016-2017) of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. The subjects of the study were selected to be 2,904 elderly people aged over 65. The factors that were selected related to subjective health status were socio-demographics, perceived diseases, health behaviors, and mental health. Results: As a result of the examination of the subjective health status according to the characteristics of the subjects of study, the subjective health status was high in males (β=0.144, p=0.011), urban dwellers (β=0.107, p=0.015), employed persons (β=0.139, p=0.001), college graduates (β=0.322, p<0.001), persons with high household income (β=0.226, p<0.001), persons without chronic disease, nonsmokers (β=0.146, p=0.009), drinkers (β=0.111, p=0.003), persons who practiced aerobic physical activity (β=0.150, p<0.001), persons without depression (β=0.286, p<0.001), and persons who rarely had stress (β=0.837, p<0.001). Conclusion: More attention should be paid to those with low subjective health to improve health for elderly people. Expanding policy supports are required for elderly people with low socioeconomic status, chronic disease or depression, or unhealthy behaviors (smoking or lack of physical activity).

포용적 생활 SOC 정책 추진을 위한 공원결핍지수 개발 연구 (Development of Index of Park Derivation to Promote Inclusive Living SOC Policy)

  • 김용국
    • 한국조경학회지
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    • 제47권5호
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    • pp.28-40
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    • 2019
  • 지역 및 인구집단의 사회경제적 지위에 따른 생활 SOC 공급의 불균형 문제를 해결하기 위해 포용도시 정책에 대한 논의가 확장하고 있다. 본 연구의 목적은 포용적 도시공원 정책 추진을 위한 대안적 지표로 공원결핍지수(Index of Park Derivation, IPD)를 제안하고, 이를 7대 광역시에 적용해 공원 정책 필요도가 상대적으로 높은 지역을 선정하는 것이다. 주요 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 포용도시와 공원기능에 대한 관련 이론 및 선행연구 검토를 통해 포용적 도시공원 정책 개념을 "노인, 어린이, 저소득층, 폭염 미세먼지 등의 환경 재난 재해 취약계층 등 사회경제 및 환경적 지위가 낮은 지역 및 인구집단을 우선적으로 고려해 양질의 공원서비스를 공급 관리하는 정책"이라고 조작적으로 정의했다. 둘째, 공원서비스 수준, 인구구조 특성, 경제 및 교육 수준, 건강 수준, 환경적 취약성 등 5개 부문의 17개 변수를 종합하여 공원결핍지수(Index of Park Derivation, IPD)를 개발했다. 공원결핍지수를 구성하는 변수들은 체육시설, 어린이집, 유치원, 공공도서관 등 공원 외의 생활 SOC 정책에도 적용 가능할 것으로 판단된다. 셋째, 7대 광역시 1,148개 읍면동 지역에 공원결핍지수를 적용한 결과 광역시별 공원서비스 필요도가 상대적으로 높은 지역들이 도출되었다. 서울특별시 강북구 삼각산동, 부산광역시 강서구 대저1동, 대구광역시 동구 안심1동, 인천광역시 부평구 삼산1동, 광주광역시 광산구 신창동, 대전광역시 대덕구 회덕동, 울산광역시 북구 농소3동이 지역별 공원 정책필요도 1순위로 도출되었다. 본 연구는 정부 및 지자체가 쉽게 접근 활용할 수 있는 통계 및 지리정보 데이터에 기반해 포용적 도시 공원 정책을 추진할 수 있는 대안적 지표를 제안했다는 의의를 갖는다.

사학연금의 재정안정화와 적정성 유지 방안 (How to Maintain the Financial Stability and Adequacy of Teachers Pension)

  • 박유성;정민열;전새봄
    • 응용통계연구
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    • 제28권4호
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    • pp.643-661
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    • 2015
  • 사학연금은 사립학교 교직원이 의무 가입하는 연금으로, 가입자들이 퇴직, 사망 등으로 경제적 위험에 처한 경우 연금을 수급하여 안정을 보장하기 위한 사회보장제도이다. 따라서 사학연금이 공적연금의 기능을 위해서는 기금의 안정성 및 지속가능성이 확보되어야 하며, 적절한 급여소득을 보장해야 할 것이다. 그러나 가장 대표적 공적연금인 공무원연금은 이미 2001년 재정수지 적자를 기록하였으며, 누적적자폭은 앞으로 더욱 커질 것으로 예상되어 최근 이에 대한 여러 개혁안이 활발히 논의되고 있다. 사학연금 제도는 기본적으로 공무원연금제도를 기초로 하는바, 이러한 국민연금 및 공무원연금 개혁 논의에서 자유롭지 못하다. 뿐만 아니라 한국의 고령화 및 인구구조 추세로 볼 때, 현행제도 하에서는 사학연금 기금 역시 향후 30년 내 기금 고갈이 예상되는 바, 현재의 사학연금 제도가 개선될 필요가 있음을 시사한다. 본 연구는 기존의 사학연금 제도의 문제점을 짚어보고, 이를 개선하기 위한 추계방법 및 개정방안을 제안한다. 이를 위해 사학연금의 장기재정추계를 통한 기금고갈시점 및 재정적자액의 규모를 예측하고, 현재 및 미래의 인구구조를 반영한 수급부담 구조를 비교 분석함으로써, 사학연금의 안정성과 적정성을 유지하기 위한 연금개혁 방안을 논의하고자 한다.

한국인의 일부 도시인에서 비만, 이상혈당, 이상지질혈증의 집락과 고혈압의 관련성 (Association of Hypertension with Cluster of Obesity, Abnormal glucose and Dyslipidemia in Korean Urban Population)

  • 이강숙;김정아;박정일
    • Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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    • 제31권1호
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    • pp.59-71
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    • 1998
  • To examine the association of hypertension with cluster of obesity, abnormal glucose and dyslipidemia in Korean urban population, we conducted this cross-sectional study among 3027 men and 2127 women age 20-85 years who visited a prevention center between May 1991 and June 1995 for a multiphasic health check at St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul. By the self-administered questionnaire, the informations of educational attainments, monthly income, alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking, and physical excercise level were obtained. Height, weight, and blood pressure were measured by a trained nurse. The fasting blood sugar (FBS), total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and triglyceride were tested by enzyme method. Low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol was calculated by 'total cholesterol - HDL cholesterol - triglyceride/5'. For testing the differences of cardiovascular risk factors between hypertension and normotension group, 1-test and $\chi^2$-test were performed. For the age adjusted odds ratios of hypertension in persons with obesity, abnormal glucose, and dyslipidemia compared with normal, logistic regression was performed by using SAS pakageprograme. The results obtained were as follows: 1. Age, weight, body mass index(BMI), blood glucose, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride of hypertension group in men and women were significantly higher than normotension group, but height and HDL cholesterol of hypertension group only in women significantly lower than normotension group. The frequency of obesity $(BMI\geq25kg/m^2)$, abnormal glucose $(\geq\;120mg/dl)$, hypercholesterolemia $(\geq\;240mg/dl)$, lower HDL cholesterol (<45 mg/dl in women only), higher LDL cholesterol $(\geq\;160mg/dl)$, and hyper hypertriglyceridemia $(\geq\;250mg/dl)$ in hypertension group of men and women were significantly higher than normotension group. 2. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure were negatively correlated with hight, but positively with age, weight, BMI, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride in men and women. BMI was positively correlated with fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglyceride but negatively with HDL cholesterol. 3. The age adjusted odds ratios of hypertension were as follows in men and women : among persons who were obese compared with those nonobese, 2.53 (95% Confidence Intervals [C.I.] 2.08-3.07) and 2.22 (95%C.I. 1.71-2.87): among persons who were abnormal glucose compared with those normoglycemic, 1.43 (95%C.I 1.13-1.82) and 2.01 (95%C.I 1.36-2.94): and among persons who were dyslipidemia (hypercholesterolemia or lower HDL cholesterol or higher LDL cholesterol or hypertriglyceridemia) compared with those normal lipid, 1.59 (95%C.I 1.30-1.95) and 1.51 (95%C.I 1.16-1.96). After combined more than one risk factor, the odds ratios were increased. Among persons with cluster of obesity, abnormal glucose, and dyslipidemia, the odds ratio of hypertension was 2.25 (95%C.I 1.47-3.37) in men and 3.02 (95%C.I 1.71-5.30) in women. In conclusion, it was suggested that hypertension was associated with cluster of obesity, abnormal glucose, dyslipidemia in this Korean urban population.

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Employment Status and Work-Related Difficulties among Family Members of Terminally Ill Patients Compared with the General Population

  • Kim, Seon Young;Chang, Yoon-Jung;Do, Young Rok;Kim, Sam Yong;Park, Sang Yoon;Jeong, Hyun Sik;Kang, Jung Hun;Kim, Si-Yung;Ro, Jung Sil;Lee, Jung Lim;Lee, Woo Jin;Park, Sook Ryun;Yun, Young Ho
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • 제14권1호
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    • pp.373-379
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    • 2013
  • Background: Although caregiving to patients with terminal illness is known to be a stressful burden to family members, little attention has been focused on work-related problems. We aimed to investigate employment status and work-related difficulties of family caregivers of terminal cancer patients, comparing with the general population. Methods: Using structured questionnaires, we assessed family caregivers of 481 cancer patients determined by physicians to be terminally ill, from 11 university hospitals and the National Cancer Center in Korea. Results: Among 381 family caregivers of terminal cancer patients (response rate, 87.6%), 169 (43.9%) were not working before cancer diagnosis, but currently 233 (63.7%) were not working. Compared with the general population (36.5%), the percentage of not working among the family caregivers was higher (OR=2.39; 95%CI=1.73-3.29). A major reason for not working was to provide assistance to the patients (71.6%). 40.6% of those who continued working and 32.3% of those who not working family members reported extreme fatigue. Caregivers of old age, those who were female, those with a lower household income, and those caring for patients with a low performance status were not working at a more significant rate. Conclusion: Family caregivers of terminal cancer patients suffer job loss and severe work-related difficulties, probably due to caregiving itself and to fatigue. We need to develop supportive programs to overcome the burden of caregivers of the terminally ill.

Health Status of Dependent Older People and Pattern of Care among Caregivers: A Case Study of Hong Ha Health Promoting Hospital, Lampang, Thailand

  • Wicha, Sumitra;Saovapha, Benjaporn;Sripattarangkul, Sirirat;Manop, Natchapan;Muankonkaew, Thanakrit;Srirungrueang, Supha
    • Asian Journal for Public Opinion Research
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    • 제5권3호
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    • pp.228-249
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    • 2018
  • In 2015, the population of elderly people in Thailand was 16% of the total population and is predicted to be over 20% by 2021 and nearly 28% by 2031. The increase of the elderly population in Thailand has also increased the proportion of dependent elderly people, and caring for them poses many challenges for both families and the government. This descriptive method research aimed to survey the health status of dependent older people in the rural community of Lampang province in northern Thailand. The participants consisted of 62 older people and 62 primary family caregivers from Hong Ha Health Promoting Hospital, Lampang, Thailand (totaling 124 people). The researchers assessed the health status of older people and their activities of daily living (ADL). In addition, researchers assessed the health status and stress of caregivers. All the participants were interviewed about their experiences with caregiving. The results showed that most of the older respondents were female with an average age of 78.15 years. Based on the ADL assessment, 50 of the 62 older persons were homebound while the rest were bedridden. The majority of older people had chronic or long-term conditions that required hospitalization from time to time. Their frequent health problems included oral disorders such as tooth decay or caries/gum disease/no teeth, reduced sight, psychological disorders, knee pain and risk of falling, low BMI, risk of malnutrition, and urinary leakage and incontinence (58.06%, 66.13%, 62.90%, 70.97%, 38.71%, 66.13%, and 37.10%, respectively). Usual care provided by the family members included personal hygiene care, food preparation and feeding, medication management, housekeeping and organizing necessary equipment, supply of needed equipment, prevention of falls, helping with travel for medical checkups and treatment, and providing companionship. Families experienced shortages of medical supplies, daily use equipment, lack of employment, inadequate income, and difficulty accessing health care services due to lack of transportation. Some caregivers experienced caregiving stress related to a lack of social interactions as well as routine caregiving activities. Families need different types of support in order to promote the well-being of older people and caregivers. This highlights the need for a community participation model for the care of older people in order to reflect sustainable long-term outcomes.

고혈압·당뇨병 진단자의 영양표시 활용과 질환관리교육의 연관성: 2018년 지역사회건강조사 자료를 활용한 횡단연구 (The association between nutrition label utilization and disease management education among hypertension or diabetes diagnosed in Korea using 2018 Community Health Survey: a cross-sectional study)

  • 진미란;김자연;윤규현
    • 대한지역사회영양학회지
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    • 제28권1호
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    • pp.38-47
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    • 2023
  • Objectives: This study examined the association between the experience of disease management education and the use of nutrition labels according to the sociodemographic characteristics and health behaviors of people diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes living in the community. Methods: Among the participants from the Community Health Survey (2018), 74,283 individuals diagnosed with hypertension or diabetes were included in the study population. According to gender, this study evaluated nutrition label use by the experience of disease management education, individual sociodemographic characteristics, and health behavior. Finally, using multiple logistic regression analysis, the association between disease management education and nutrition labels was calculated using the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). Results: Males (24.5%) experienced more disease management education than females (22.6%). In addition, younger age, higher education level, and higher equalized personal income experienced more disease management education (P < 0.001). The educational experience rate was higher in the male subjects who did not smoke or were involved in high-risk alcohol consumption (P < 0.001). In addition, the rate of disease management education experience was significantly higher for both men and women who exercised by walking (P < 0.001). The use of nutrition labels was higher in females (9.9%) than males (5.8%), and both males and females were significantly higher in young age, high education, high income, and professional and office positions (P < 0.001). The utilization rate of nutrition labels was high in non-smoking male subjects and high-risk-drinking female subjects. In addition, the utilization rate of nutrition labels was significantly higher in males and females who exercised by walking and those who experienced disease management education (P < 0.001). After adjusting for individual sociodemographic characteristics, health behavior, and disease management education, the use of nutrition labels was high among females (OR 3.19, 95% CI 2.85-3.58), high income (Q4; OR 1.62, 95% CI 1.41-1.87, Q5; OR 1.58, 95% CI 1.37-1.84) and highly educated (high school; OR 2.87, 95% CI 2.62-3.14, above college; OR 5.60, 95% CI 5.02-6.23) while it was low in the elderly (OR 0.43, 95% CI 0.40-0.47), and economically inactive (OR 0.86, 95% CI 0.76-0.96). The use of nutrition labels was high in non-smokers (OR 1.29, 95% CI 1.13-1.48), nonhigh-risk drinkers (OR 1.22, 95% CI 1.08-1.38), and subjects who exercised walking (OR 1.44, 95% CI 1.34-1.54). There was no difference in the utilization rate of nutrition labels according to obesity, and the utilization rate of nutrition labels was significantly higher in subjects who had experienced disease education (OR 1.34, 95% CI 1.24-1.44). Conclusions: Education on the use of nutrition labels, which contributes to food selection for healthy eating, might be a tool for dietary management. Moreover, the utilization rate can be a good indicator for predicting the proportion of the population practicing the guide for disease management. Improving the utilization rate of nutrition labels through disease management education can be a useful intervention for people with chronic diseases who need healthy eating habits for disease management and preventing complications, particularly those diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes.

지역사회 거주 여성노인들의 근감소증 실태와 일상생활능력, 영양상태, 및 우울과의 관련성 연구 (Prevalence of sarcopenia in association with ADL, nutritional status and depression among community dwelling elderly women)

  • 신영희;홍영혜;김혜옥
    • 한국산학기술학회논문지
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    • 제17권1호
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    • pp.126-134
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    • 2016
  • 본 단면 연구의 조사 목적은 지역사회거주 여성 노인들을 대상으로 근감소증 실태와 일상생활능력, 영양상태, 및 우울과의 관련성을 조사하기 위함이었다. 연구대상자는 2014년 5월~7월 동안 B와 D광역시에 거주하는 65세 이상 여자 노인 90명을 대상으로 하였다. 연구도구는 신체계측(anthropometric measures), Mini-nutritional assessment instrument (MNA). ADL, IADL, MMSE, SGDS-K를 사용하였다. 연구결과. 노인들의 평균 연령은 74.2세이었고, 37.8%가 근감소증이 있었으며, 대부분 도움없이 독립적인 일상생활 능력을 가지고 있었고, 15.6%가 영양부실 위험이 있었으며, 12.2%가 우울증상을 나타내었다. 근감소증이 있는 노인들은 없는 노인들보다 수입과 교육수준이 낮았고, 혼자 사는 노인이 더 많았으며, 동반질환이 더 많은 것으로 나타났다. 근감소증이 있는 노인은 없는 노인들보다 영양상태가 불량하고, 우울점수가 높았으나 일상생활능력에는 차이가 없었다. 근감소증 예측요인은 종아리와 허벅지 둘레, 인지기능이었다. 결론적으로 65세 이상 지역사회거주 여성노인들은 종아리둘레, 허벅지둘레, 및 인지기능이 낮을 때 근감소증 위험이 높을 것이며, 이들 세 요인은 앞으로 근감소증의 조기발견을 위한 간이 지표로서 활용할 수 있을 것이다.

국민건강영양조사 식품안정성 측정 도구 개발 (Development of Food Security Measures for Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey)

  • 김기랑;홍서아;권성옥;오세영
    • Journal of Nutrition and Health
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    • 제44권6호
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    • pp.551-561
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    • 2011
  • Given that household food security issues have become the concern of the Korean society, this study aimed to develop food security measures for the Korean population. Based on the literature reviews on previously developed food security measures, the 18-item US household food security survey module (US HFSSM) was adapted. The developed food security measures was assessed by qualitative validity method. It was evaluated and modified by face validity by expert focus groups belong to university, public health center, and government agencies and by cognitive interview by 40 subjects with low household income who live in an urban community and are participants in welfare programs of local districts. Then, it was reviewed and revised by the National Institute of the Korean Language and the advisory committee for nutrition survey of Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). The results showed that the developed questionnaire items were well adapted by expert focus groups and general subjects, showing the feasibility of measuring food security with the developed measures although there were discrepancies in some expressions of questionnaire items between experts focus groups and general subjects. The study to assess reliability and quantitative validity of the developed food security measures should be further needed to examine its application for KNHANES.