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Population Size Estimates for the Use of Humidifier Disinfectants and Experience of Health Effects from Exposure to Humidifier Disinfectants (가습기 살균제 노출 및 건강피해 규모 평가 연구)

  • Lee, Kyoung-Mu;Paek, Domyung;Cheong, Hae-Kwan;Kim, Solwhee;Seo, Jung-Wook;Hong, Young-seob;Kim, Hyeongsu;Lee, Jongwha;Leem, Jonghan;Kim, Pangyi
    • Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
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    • v.45 no.3
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    • pp.273-284
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    • 2019
  • Objective: This study was performed to estimate the number of those who used humidifier disinfectants (HDs) and experienced health effects from exposure to HDs in Korea between 1994 and 2011. Methods: A nationwide interview survey was conducted for the representative sample to identify the proportion of those who used HDs among the general population (n=3,001). Another online survey was conducted for those exposed to HDs to find the proportion of those who experienced health effects among those who were exposed to HDs (n=3,993). Statistics for population size by region and year (1994-2011) were used to estimate the cumulative number of those exposed to HDs and those who experienced health effects. In terms of the proportion of those exposed to HDs, those less than 30 years of age were excluded due to an issue related to information bias. Various approaches for estimation included the capture-recapture method for estimation of those who experienced health effects. Results: The cumulative proportion of those exposed to HDs was 6.7% among the general population, and the proportion of those who experienced health effects among those who were exposed to HDs was 13.9%. Based on these factors, it was estimated that 3.5 to 4.0 million people were exposed to HDs and 350 to 400 thousand experienced health effects at least requiring visiting a hospital. Conclusion: It is suggested that a nationwide representative sample may be essential for population size estimation of those exposed to environmental risk factors and of those who experienced health effects.

Investigation of Zooplankton Communities in Streams in Northern Gyeonggi-do Province (경기북부 주요 하천 내 동물플랑크톤 군집특성 조사 연구)

  • Go, Soon-Mi;Im, Heung-Bin;Jung, Eun-Hee;Kim, Tae-Yuel;Kim, Jae-Kwang;Choi, Jeong-In;Lee, Ho-Jung;Oh, Jo-Gyo
    • Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
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    • v.45 no.5
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    • pp.426-433
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    • 2019
  • Objectives: Zooplankton communities play important roles in aquatic ecosystems as secondary producers that graze on phytoplankton and in turn are preyed upon by planktivorous and juvenile fish. They can shift their distribution, species composition, and abundance in response to environmental changes. Therefore zooplankton communities are important for understanding the energy flow in aquatic ecosystems and can be valuable indicators of environmental conditions. However, zooplankton in streams are still not well-studied, especially in northern Gyeonggi-do Province. This study aims to investigate the zooplankton communities in major streams in northern Gyeonggi-do Province. Methods: Zooplankton is important in the nutrient cycle and energy flow of aquatic ecosystems. Therefore, we surveyed zooplankton and measured temperature, DO, BOD, COD, T-N, T-P, and Chl-a in major streams (Sincheon, Gongneungcheon, Wangsukcheon, and Gapyeongcheon Streams) and stagnant water (Gomoji Reservoir). Results: The water quality in Gapyeongcheon Stream was the highest grade, while that of Gomoji Reservoir was mesoeutrophic and eutrophic during the research period. In the zooplankton community, Nauplius, Rotaria, and Monostyla spp. were dominant in Sincheon, Gongneungcheon, and Wangsukcheon Streams, and the dominance index was also high. In the case of Gapyeongcheon Stream, it was found that water quality and aquatic ecosystem health were good, and the lowest dominance index reflected this. In Gomoji Reservoir, Polyarthra spp., Nauplius, and Bosmina longirostris, which can be easily observed as eutrophication progresses, showed a high dominance rate. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the progress of eutrophication in further research. Conclusions: We collected data on the zooplankton communities in streams and investigated their characteristics. As a result, specific species were found to be dominant at each survey sites and some of them are known to be observed as eutrophication progresses. Therefore, we should investigate the zooplankton community of streams around us and apply ecological stream management.

근로자 건강평가와 증진

  • Park, Jeong-Seon
    • 월간산업보건
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    • s.188
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    • pp.13-17
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    • 2003
  • '21세기 산업보건' 을 주제로 창립 40주년 세미나가 개최되었다. 건강평가와 증진, 쾌적한 작업환경조성, 산업보건 정보 관리 등 3개 분야 연제를 요약하여 소개한다.

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Erratum to "Exposure and Risk Assessment of Nitrogen Dioxide and Ozone for Sub-population Groups using Monte-Carlo Simulations" (정오 "Monte-Carlo 모의실험을 통한 부분 인구집단별 이산화질소와 오존의 노출 및 위해성 평가")