Journal of Environmental Health Sciences (한국환경보건학회지)

Korean Society of Environmental Health (한국환경보건학회)
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A Review of the Literature Using the Korean National Environmental Health Survey (cycle 1-3)

국민환경보건기초조사 1~3기의 연구성과 검토

  • Lee, Seungho (Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Jin Hee (Department of Integrative Bioscience & Biotechnology, Sejong University) ;
  • Choi, Yoon-Hyeong (Department of Preventive Medicine, Gachon University) ;
  • Kim, Sungkyoon (Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lee, Kyung mu (Department of Environmental Health, Korea National Open University) ;
  • Park, Jae Bum (Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine)
  • 이승호 (아주대학교 의과대학 직업환경의학과) ;
  • 김진희 (세종대학교 바이오융합공학과) ;
  • 최윤형 (가천대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실) ;
  • 김성균 (서울대학교 보건대학원 환경보건학과) ;
  • 이경무 (한국방송통신대학교 보건환경학과) ;
  • 박재범 (아주대학교 의과대학 직업환경의학과)
  • Received : 2021.05.31
  • Accepted : 2021.06.20
  • Published : 2021.06.30
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Abstract

Objectives: The Korean National Environmental Health Survey provides representative biomonitoring data for environmental pollutants in South Korea. Over the last decade, there have been various studies published using this data. In this study, we aimed to provide information and implications by reviewing each study. Methods: We searched comprehensive electronic databases from PubMed, Google Scholar, and Naver Academic database using the key words 'Korean National Environmental Health Survey' and 'KoNEHS' through March 2021. A total of 57 studies were selected after reviewing the relevance of the data. Results: The most frequently studied pollutants were heavy metals (10), Cotinine (8), Bisphenol A (7), and Phthalates (6), in that order. In particular, Phthalates, Bisphenol A, and Parabens were often studied together (6). A decline in urinary cotinine and heavy metals in the body was shown over time among studies on exposure association. It was demonstrated that Phthalates and Bisphenol A were significantly related to obesity and diabetes from the studies of health impacts. Cross-section study design, spot urine, and insufficient health status information were mostly reported as limitations of the data. Conclusion: Since research has been focused on adults, further investigations of children and adolescents are required. In this regard, it is necessary to maintain the consistency of the data structure and provide integrated weights for all ages. In addition, it would allow the measurement of several environmental pollutants by considering subsample design. Lastly, integrated studies with multi-cycles and the health effects from co-exposure to multiple chemicals would be expected to provide important knowledge.

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본 논문은 국립환경과학원 "국가 환경보건 바이오뱅크 구축 및 운영 로드맵 마련" 사업에서 연구비를 지원받아 수행된 연구결과를 포함하고 있습니다. 연구지원과 국민환경보건기초조사 자료를 위한 모든 노력에 감사드립니다.

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