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OBJECTIVES: We examined the association between social expenditures of the local government and the mortality level in Korea, 2004 to 2010.
METHODS: We used social expenditure data of 230 local governments...
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate whether the birth rate is associated with socioeconomic status in the women of the Republic of Korea, where the birth rate is rapidly decreasing.
METHODS:...
OBJECTIVES: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and factors related to daily activities in a representative Korean population.
METHODS: This study was based on the questions about...
OBJECTIVES: We investigated the association between particulate matter less than 10 microm in aerodynamic diameter (PM10) exposure and non-accidental mortality in Asian populations by meta-analysis, using both time-series and case-crossover...
Na W, Jang JY, Lee KE, Kim H, Jun B, Kwon JW, Jo SN
KMID: 1499673
J Prev Med Public Health.
2013 Jan;46(1):19-27.
OBJECTIVES: This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between heat-related illnesses developed in the summer of 2012 and temperature.
METHODS: The study analyzed data generated by a heat wave surveillance...
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to collect information that will help enhance the social networks and improve the quality of life among elderly people by observing the relationship between their social...