• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.769-778
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• 2014

산업화로 인한 급격한 도시화와 인구의 증가는 필연적으로 도시의 확장을 초래하였으며 이는 자연성의 감소로 이어져 생태계 선순환의 가장 큰 위협요소로 다가오고 있다. 이러한 생태계의 위기는 인류의 위기를 동반할 것이라는 공통된 인식의 확장으로 세계 각국은 ESI, EPI, SDI 등 범 국가적인 환경지표 이외에 한 국가 단위나 지방자치단체 단위, 또는 개인단위의 환경소비량을 측정하여 각 지역 간의 비교, 또는 개인의 적정한 소비수준을 지표로서 나타내는 연구들이 수행되고 있다. 이러한 배경으로 본 연구는 경상북도지역 23개 지방자치단체별로 환경용량을 추정하고자 수행 되었다. EF지수의 추정 결과 경상북도지역민 1인당 생활에 필요한 EF지수값은 0.9534를 나타내고 있었으며 생태수용력을 고려한 생태적자 분석에서 25.3%의 적자를 보이는 것으로 추정하였다. 또한 경상북도지역 지방자치단체별 EF지수분석에서 EF지수가 가장 높은 지역은 영덕군이며 가장 낮은 지역은 울릉군이었다. 하지만 각 지역의 생태수용력을 고려한 생태적자분석에서 생태적자가 가장 심한 지역은 구미시이며 생태수용력이 가장 큰 지역은 영양군으로 나타났다. 본 연구로 추정된 환경용량은 각 경상북도 지방자치단체별 생태수용력과 생태적자 규모를 수치로 나타낸 것이다. 추정된 각 지방자치단체별 적정 환경용량은 환경의 보존과 적절한 개발의 규모를 제시해 주고 더 나아가서는 개발시설, 또는 보존지역의 위치를 선정할 경우 각 지방자치 단체 소속 구성원들을 설득하기 위한 기초적인 자료로 사용될 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.940-955
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• 2014

The purpose of this study was to compare the degree nutrient intake, health status and other characteristics of females aged 65 years and over in a longevity area according to family arrangement. For analysis, 585 female elderly were recruited from the Kugoksoondam area (Kurye, Goksung, Soonchang and Damyang counties), known as the longevity-belt region in Jeonla province, Korea. The subjects were categorized into three groups according to family arrangement (living alone, living with spouse only and living with family). Demographic characteristics were collected, as well as information on physical measurements, blood tests for biochemical indicators, health status and health-related life style, dietary behavior, favorite food groups, consumption frequency of food groups, nutrient intake and mini nutrition assessment. In the group living with their spouse only, the highest education, physical activity, diverse food intake, frequency of eating meats and fish, energy and nutrients intake, and score on the mininutrient status assessment (MNA) were found to be significantly favorable factors. Taken together, these results demonstrated that the group living with their spouse only had relatively superior nutrient intake and the quality of diet. In contrast, the group living alone showed the lowest self-rated economic status, diversity of food intake, and physical activity, with the highest frequency of drinking, smoking and regular exercise for almost everyday compared with the other groups. On the other hand, those living with family demonstrated the lowest intake of supplements or functional foods, and levels of hemoglobin hematocrit MCH, but the highest HBA1c and blood sugar. Therefore, the group living with family was assumed to be at risk of anemia and diabetes. These results could be useful to plan effective strategies to increase the health-life expectancy of Korean elderly people living in rural areas, according to family arrangement.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.392-403
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• 2016

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relations between HbA1c level and health risk factor. For analysis, 330 elderly women aged 65 years and over were recruited in Jeonla province, Korea. The subjects were classified into two groups according to their HbA1c level; the diabetic group (HbA1c level${\geq}6.5%$, n=68, 20.6%) and control group (HbA1c level<6.5%, n=262, 79.4%). Demographic characteristics were collected, as well as information on physical measurements, blood tests for biochemical indicators, a health status and health-related life style, dietary behavior, favorite food groups, consumption frequency of food groups and nutrient intake. Educational level of the diabetic group was significantly lower than that of the control group. The height of the diabetic group was shorter, and percentage fat of the diabetic group was higher than those of the control group. In the diabetic group, the higher concentrations of creatinine and activity of alkaline phosphatase were found to be significantly unfavorable factors. Therefore, the diabetic group was assumed to be at risk of decreased liver and renal function. The self-rated health level of the diabetic group has a declining tendency, while the medicine intake was significantly higher than that of the control group, but there are no significant differences in visiting frequency of hospital and community health center. The distribution of physical activity showed a significant difference between the groups. Although there are no significant differences in nutrient intake, the diabetic group had relatively inferior nutrient intake of diet, especially vitamin C, as contrasted with the control group. In conclusion, the weight control and increasing physical activity may be effective in the prevention of the diabetes and continuous education and intervention by specialized nutritionists will be needed for diabetic patients. These results could be useful to plan effective strategies to increase the health-life expectancy and the prevention of the diabetes of Korean elderly people living in rural areas.