Journal of Korea Association of Health Promotion (한국건강관리협회지)

KOREA ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH PROMOTION (한국건강관리협회)
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Achievement of Korea-China Collaborative Project and the Collaboration with KAHP

  • FengZheng (National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
  • Published : 2004.12.01
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Abstract

Congratulations on the 40th Anniversary of KAHP, which has made great contributions to the control of parasitic diseases in Korea, and to the development of collaboration with China and other Asia countries aiming at the common interest. The 40 years of KAH/KAHP and its predecessor, Korea Association of Parasite Eradication has composed a brilliant road map to bring the prevalence of intestinal parasite infection from 84.3% in 1971 to the current prevalence of 2.4%, and to endeavor in the promotion of the health of children, man and woman, and low income families in Korea, as well as to generously share the successful experience in parasite control with China during the last half century. Indeed, the 40th birth day of KAHP is marked with great achievements and bright future.

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