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Health Lifestyle Patterns of Seoul Adults (서울 일부지역 성인의 건강생활양식 유형연구)

  • Lee, Hwa-Kyung;Lee, In-Young;Kim, Eun-Mi;Lee, Hun-Jae;Bae, Sang-Soo
    • Journal of agricultural medicine and community health
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    • v.31 no.2
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    • pp.145-156
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    • 2006
  • Objectives: Health behaviors are related to each other, or they may be essentially dependent upon each other. Hence the overall health behaviors of a given population could be better described in terms of health lifestyle patterns. This paper tried to classify such patterns in a sample population and suggest the socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of each groups. Methods: A sample population comprised of 2,775 adults who reported their health behaviors in a public health survey were classified according to their smoking, drinking, diet, and exercise related pattern of behaviors. Clustering analysis was used to classify them. Results: Six health lifestyle patterns were identified. Individuals in the passive lifestyle cluster (48.3%) had no active health promoting activities, but did avoid risk taking health behaviors. 24.8% of the sample (Health promoting lifestyle) had an overall healthy lifestyle. 13.5% of the sample were in the smoking cluster, and 8.4% were in the alcohol drinking cluster. The hedonic lifestyle (4.5%) was characterized by heavy smoking, alcohol drinking and poor diet and exercise. 0.7% of the sample (Smoking-Drinking lifestyle) had heavy smoking and drinking, but good diet and exercise. Each group could be characterized by sex, age, and income. Conclusions: A population sample of Seoul adults were successfully clustered into six health lifestyles. The socioeconomic and demographic characteristics were suggested for the characterization of the each health lifestyle groups. We can approach to a certain target population with specific strategy.

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The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Related Risk Factors Based on the KNHANES V 2010 (제 5기 국민건강영양조사로 추정한 한국 성인의 대사증후군 유병률과 관련 요인)

  • Park, Eunok;Choi, Su Jung;Lee, Hyo Young
    • Journal of agricultural medicine and community health
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    • v.38 no.1
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    • pp.1-13
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    • 2013
  • Objectives: This study is to investigate the prevalence and related factors of metabolic syndrome among Korean adults aged 20 years and above. Methods: From the database of the 5th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES V) conducted in 2010, data of 5,670 adults who responded to all the questionnaires of health interview and had metabolic syndrome in the health examination were included in this analysis. SAS 9.2 was used for statistical analysis with complex sample survey modules and commands. Results: The prevalence rate of metabolic syndrome based on the criteria proposed by International Diabetes Federation (IDF) was 18.8%. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in each group was: 20.7% of women, 43.1% among elderly over 70 years old, 40.6% of the divorced or the separated, 27.6% of recipients of economic support from the government, 23.6% of people who had alcohol dependency problem, and 43.7% of overweight or obese adults. Independent risk factors based on the multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that prevalence of metabolic syndrome was associated with female (odds ratio 1.59 [95% confidence interval 1.20-2.11]), age (50s 3.95 [2.11-7.37], 60s 5.62 [2.98-10.61], 70s 10.56 [5.25-21.25]), high school education (0.52 [0.37-0.74]), clerk occupation (2.14 [1.27-3.60]), divorced marital status (1.72 [1.15-2.59]), alcohol dependency (1.86 [1.16-2.98]), higher BMI (14.08 [10.60-18.70]). Conclusions: The metabolic syndrome is prevalent among Korean adult population according to IDF criteria. Several demographic characteristics and potentially modifiable factors are associated with metabolic syndrome. Identification of this high-risk group and management of these modifiable factors are warranted to reduce the prevalence of metabolic syndrome.

The Relationship between the Cognitive Impairment and Mortality in the Rural Elderly (농촌지역 노인들의 인지기능 장애와 사망과의 관련성)

  • Sun, Byeong-Hwan;Park, Kyeong-Soo;Na, Baeg-Ju;Park, Yo-Seop;Nam, Hae-Sung;Shin, Jun-Ho;Sohn, Seok-Joon;Rhee, Jung-Ae
    • Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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    • v.30 no.3 s.58
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    • pp.630-642
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    • 1997
  • The purpose of this study was to examine the mortality risk associated with cognitive impairment among the rural elderly. The subjective of study was 558 of 'A Study on the Depression and Cognitive Impairment in the Rural Elderly' of Jung Ae Rhee and Hyang Gyun Jung's study(1993). Cognitive impairment and other social and health factors were assessed in 558 elderly rural community residents. For this study, a Korean version of the Mini-Mental State Examination(MMSEK) was used as a global indicator of cognitive functioning. And mortality risk factors for each cognitive impairment subgroup were identified by univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis. At baseline 22.6% of the sample were mildly impaired and 14.2% were severely impaired. As the age increased, the cognitive function was more impaired. Sexual difference was existed in the cognitive function level. Also the variables such as smoking habits, physical disorders had the significant relationship with cognitive function impairment. Across a 3-year observation period the mortality rate was 8.5% for the cognitively unimpaired, 11.1% for the mildly impaired, and 16.5% for the severly impaired respendents. And the survival probability was .92 for the cognitively unimpaired, .90 for the mildly impaired, and .86 for the severly impaired respondents. Compared to survival curve for the cognitively unimpaired group, each survival curve for the mildly and the severely impaired group was not significantly different. When adjustments models were not made for the effects of other health and social covariates, each hazard ratio of death of mildly and severely impaired persons was not significantly different as compared with the cognitively unimpaired. But, as MMSEK score increased, significantly hazard ratio of death decreased. Employing Cox univariate proportional hazards model, statistically other significant variables were age, monthly income, smoking habits, physical disorders. Also when adjustments were made for the effects of other health and social covariates, there was no difference in hazard ratio of death between those with severe or mild impairment and unimpaired persons. And as MMSEK score increased, significantly hazard ratio of death did not decrease. Employing Cox multivariate proportional hazards model, statistically other significant variables were age, monthly income, physical disorders. Employing Cox multivariate proportional hazards model by sex, at men and women statistically significant variable was only age. For both men and women, also cognitive impairment was not a significant risk factor. Other investigators have found that cognitive impairment is a significant predictor of mortality. But we didn't find that it is a significant predictor of mortality. Even though the conclusions of our study were not related to cognitive impairment and mortality, early detection of impaired cognition and attention to associated health problems could improve the quality of life of these older adults and perhaps extend their survival.

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The Egg Detection Rates of Enterobius Vermicularis among Preschool and School Children in Masan and Changwon Areas in Korea (마산, 창원지역에서 아동들의 요충 감염 실태 연구)

  • Jo, Mi Hyun;Kim, Won Yeob;Chuung, Won Jo;Ma, Sang Hyeok;Choi, Sang Ho;Kong, Hyun-Hee;Chung, Dong-Il
    • Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.107-115
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    • 1999
  • Purpose : Enterobiasis is probably one of the most common parasitic infection world-wide. Human is the only known host of Enterobius vermicularis. Children are more commonly infected with Enterobius vermicularis than adults and infections are commonly recurred. In Korea, there is a high prevalence. So, we performed this study to evaluate the present status of Enterobius vermicularis infection among children in the Masan, Changwon areas and to determine the efficacy of flubendazole against this parasitic nematode. Methods : From November to December, 1997, urban and rural elementary school children and urban preschool children were examined for the presence of Enterobius vermicularis egg. All the children were examined once by an adhesive cellotape anal swab technique in the early morning at home by their parents guided by specific instructions for the technique. Results : 1) A total of 644 adhesive cellotape anal swab specimens was collected from 205 urban elementary school children, 290 rural elementary school children and 145 urban preschool children. Among them, 114(17.7%) were positive for Enterobius vermicularis eggs. There was no significant differences in the rate with regard to sex. 2) In the preschool children, the egg detection rate was 42(29.0%) out of 145 children. This rate was significantly higher compared with 72(14.4%) of 499 school children. 3) The egg detection rates in the rural and urban school children were 15.2, 13.7% respectively. There was no significant difference in both groups. In the 3rd grade and below in elementary school children, there was a higher rate compared with above 4th grade group. 4) In day care center where egg detection rate was high as 41%, the children were given two doses of 100mg flubendazole every 3 weeks, including staffs and family members. After treatment, egg detection rate fatted as 6%. Conclusion : Our data demonstrated that there was high prevalence of Enterobius vermicularis infection. In the light of these results, it is necessary to examine and treat children as soon as possible.

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Survey on Period Prevalence Rate and Therapeutic Practice For Low Back Pain in Adult Population of Rural Area (농촌지역 성인의 요통 유병률과 치료방법 조사)

  • Lee Seung-Ju;Park Jung-Han
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.109-121
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    • 1991
  • To investigate the period prevalence rate and therapeutic practic for low back pain (LBP) in the adult population of rural area, a personal interview was conducted for 2.024 persons or 20-59 years old in Seohu Myon, Andong County, Kyungpook Province between 1st and 20th of April, 1991. The period prevalence rate (l February 1990-31 January 1991) of LBP for 1,106 adults who were interviewed was 47.9%. The age adjusted period prevalence rate for males was 43.7% and that for females was 52.3% and the difference was statistically significant (p<0.005). Clinical course of th LBP was acute in 14.1% of males and 9.0% of females, recurrent in 57.0% and 55.2%, and chronic in 28.9% and 35.8%, respectively. Common causes of the LBP were insidious on set with aging without known cause(48.1%), heavy work (15.1%), and trauma (11.3%). Due to LBP 12.5% of the patients were not able to stand or walk for more than an hour and 2.5% were bed-ridden or unable to carry out daily routine. To have the LBP diagnosed 10.2% of the patients utilized a oriental medical clinic or hospital, 31.3% visited a clinic or hospital, and 56.6% hat not utilized any medical facility. Main reason for not having the LBP diagnosed was that the LBP was tolerable. The most popular therapeutic method that the LBP patients chose at the first was drug and physical therapy. Herb medicine was most commonly used when the first therapeutic method was not effective and the acupuncture was the most popular choice of therapy when the second therapeutic method failed. Folk medicine was utilized in 15.5% of the LBP patients and it included 36 regimens such as tincture of motherwort (Leonurus sibiricus), boiled chicken with liquor, etc. It was revealed by this survey that the LBP is a serious health problem in the rural area and many of the LBP patients do not utilize a clinic or hospital but take non-scientific folk remedy. To prevent the economic waste and side effects of the folk remedy, public health education is needed for tile rational therapy of LBP.

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A Cross Sectional Study of Kretek Smoking in Indonesia as a Major Risk to Public Health

  • Palipudi, Krishna;Mbulo, Lazarous;Kosen, Soewarte;Tjandra, Aditama;Kadarmanto, Kadarmanto;Qureshi, Farukh;Andes, Linda;Sinha, Dhirendra N;Asma, Samira
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.16 no.16
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    • pp.6883-6888
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    • 2015
  • Background: Tobacco smoking is a major cause of preventable disease and death worldwide. Kreteks are clove-flavored cigarettes made from a combination of tobacco and ground-clove mixed with a sauce, smoked widely in Indonesia. Because health and social consequences of kretek smoking are potentially as great as those of traditional cigarettes, this study examines the prevalence of kretek smoking in Indonesia and associated risk factors. Materials and Methods: The study used nationally representative Indonesia Global Adult Tobacco Survey data. Multiple logistic regression analysis was employed to identify correlates of kretek smoking. Results: One-third of Indonesian adults smoked tobacco of which about 90.0% smoked kreteks. Prevalence of kretek smoking among men (60.9%) was more than 25 times the rate among women (2.3%). Overall, the highest prevalence of kretek use was in the age group 45-54 years (36.5%), followed by 34-44 (35.1%), 25-34 (34.2 %), and 55-64 years (32.8%). By wealth index, prevalence of kreteks smoking among those in the middle index was almost 50% above the rate for the wealthiest group (36.4% vs 24.8% respectively). Logistic regression results showed that being male, being older, having less education, and being less wealthy were significant predictors of kretek smoking, while urban vs rural residence was not. Conclusions: Kretek smoking is common in Indonesia and is entrenched in the sociocultural fabric of the country. However, potential consequences of kretek smoking, particularly as risks for noncommunicable diseases, underscore the importance of a comprehensive approach to tobacco control as outlined in the World Health Organization's MPOWER strategies.

Relationship between White Blood Cell Counts and the Metabolic Syndrome (백혈구 수와 대사증후군과의 관련성)

  • Seo, Hyun-Sook;Yun, Yong-Woon;Sohn, Seok-Joon
    • Journal of agricultural medicine and community health
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    • v.35 no.1
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    • pp.67-76
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    • 2010
  • Objectives: This study was attempted to identify the relationship between white blood cell counts and the metabolic syndrome. Methods: This study included 394 adults who visited the medical checkup center placed in Gwangju, January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008. Index of blood test and physical checkup were performed on the study such as triglyceride, HDL-cholesterol, fasting sugar and white blood cell counts. Logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the association between white blood cell counts, white blood cell differential count and metabolic syndrome with an adjustment age and smoking status. Results: The prevalence rate of metabolic syndrome was 25.3% among males and 13.3% among females, and was particularly high among males in their 40s. The increase in white blood cell counts lead to high prevalence of metabolic syndrome for both males and females. As white blood cell counts increased, the values of body mass index and cardiovascular risk factors were increased significantly. The odds ratio for elevated white blood cell counts increased significantly in the subjects with each components of the metabolic syndrome compared to the subjects without them. The lymphocyte counts in the white blood cell differential counts were higher in patients with metabolic syndrome than in those without. Conclusions: High level of white blood cell counts in normal range can be used as indicator in chronic inflammation. Increased white blood cell counts were significantly associated with metabolic syndrome.

The Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Related to Noncommunicable Diseases Among Korean Adults Residing in Urban and Rural Areas -Focusing on Hypertension, Diabetes, and Cancer- (도시 및 시골에 거주하는 성인들의 성인병에 대한 지식, 태도 및 실천 - 고혈압, 당뇨병 및 암을 중심으로 -)

  • Kim, Byung-Sung;Kim, Kong-Hyun;Lee, Chae-Un;Shin, Hae-Rim;Park, Hyung-Jong
    • Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.14-29
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    • 1992
  • 의학이 발달하고 수명이 연장되고, 그리고 식사가 보다 서양화되는 등 생활양식이 변화됨에 따라 성인병이 1970년대부터 한국에 보다 늘어나게 되었다. 본 연구는 면접 및 설문지법을 이용하여 성인병, 특히 고혈압, 당뇨병 및 암에 관하여 도시 및 시골 거주자들의 지식, 태도 및 실천을 비교 연구하였다. 연구기간은 1990년 1월 부터 12월까지 1년동안이었고 대상은 전체 716명으로 그중 360명은 부산시 거주자였고 356명은 부산 근교의 시골거주자였다. 고혈압, 당뇨병 및 암에 대해 알고 있다고 응답한 대상자는 각각 92.6%, 92.0% 및 74.7%였다. 고혈압, 당뇨병 및 암의 지식도에 있어서 도시 거주자들이 시골 거주자보다 유의하게 더 많이 알고 있었다(각각 p<0.001). 그러나 성인병에 관한 태도와 지식에 있어서는 도시 거주자와 시골 거주자 사이에 유의한 차이가 없었다(p<0.05). 고혈압의 지식도는 거주지(r=0.2159, p<0.01) 및 수입 (r=0.1882, p<0.01)과 유의한 상관관계가 있었고, 당뇨병에 관한 지식도는 거주지(r=0.3952, p<0.001), 수입(r=0.3663, p<0.001) 및 직업(r=0.2576, p<0.001), 수입(r=0.4138, p<0.001), 직업(r=0.3044, p<0.001) 및 성별(r=-0.1887, p<0.01)과 유의한 상관관계가 있었다. 성인병에 관한 태도는 성별(r=0.4748, p<0.001), 경제상태(r=0.2209, p<0.01) 및 고혈압 지식도(r=0.1844, p<0.01)와 유의한 상관관계를 나타내었다. 성인병에 관한 실천은 본 연구에서 어떤 변수와도 상관관계가 없는 것으로 나타났다. 성인병이 이전보다 더 많아짐에 따라 연령이 증가하는 나라와 개발국가에서 성인병이 주요한 대상질환이 될 것이고, 질병예방과 건강증진의 차원에서 성인병을 예방하기 위해 보건교육에 보다 중점을 두어야 할 것이다.

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Study on the Associations of Dietary Variety and Nutrition Intake Level by the Number of Survey Days (식이조사 일수에 따른 식사 다양성과 영양소 섭취 수준과의 관계연구)

  • Lee Ji Eun;Ahn Younjhin;Kimm Kuchan;Park Chan
    • Journal of Nutrition and Health
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    • v.37 no.10
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    • pp.908-916
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    • 2004
  • Due to the common dietary practice of preparing foods in various ways using the same food item, in addition to rather a large number of food items that average Koreans consume, it is difficult to accurately assess the nutritional adequacy. In an effort to identify a reliable means of assessing the nutritional adequacy of Korean adults, we analyzed the association between the scores of dietary diversity (DDS) and dietary variety (DVS), and the quality of nutrient intake as assessed by Nutrient Adequacy Ratio (NAR) and Mean Adequacy Ratio (MAR). A three day-dietary record was obtained from each of 324 inhabitants, aged 40 to 69 years (mean :t SD,52.4 ± 8.7), of a rural area (Ansung) and a mid-sized city (Ansan) of Korea. These individuals were randomly selected among the participants of the Korean Health and Genome Study. The number of consumed foods and food groups were assesses by DDS (scored 1 to 5) and DVS (ranked 30 ,31 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 60, and 60 <) over three-day period, respectively. As DDS/DVS increased, mean daily food intakes tended to increase, and NARIMAR was improved. Thus, DDS and DVS were significantly correlated with the quality of nutrient intake. Over 95% of the subjects scored less than 2 in DDS for the first one-day period, whilst over 62% recorded 4 during the full three-day period (p < .0001). The mean number of consumed food items increased from 24.9 to 44.4 as a function of days of the record period (p < .0001). We also analyzed the association of DDS and DVS with MAR, using regression analysis, controlling age and sex as covariates. For DDS, the adjusted coefficient determination (adj R2) values were 8.7%,15.8%,23.3% of MAR, also increasing as a function of the record duration, whereas they were 27.3%, 33.3%, 37.6% for DVS, respectively, demonstrating that NAR/MAR has a better correlation with DVS than DDS. Our data show that DDS, and DVS in particular, are useful parameters for evaluating nutrient intake in the Korean population. Our data also support that one day-dietary records are by no means adequate for accurately describing a wide variety of food choices offered for average Koreans, and that dietary assessment at least for 3 days or longer should be obtained for a reliable evaluation of dietary quality using DDS or DVS.

Physical Activity and Cancer Prevention: Awareness and Meeting the Recommendations among Adult Saudis

  • Amin, Tarek Tawfik;Al-Hammam, Abudllah Mohammed;AlMulhim, Nasser Abdullah;Al-Hayan, Mohammed Ibrahim;Al-Mulhim, Mona Mohammed;Al-Mosabeh, Modhahir Jawad;Al-Subaie, Mohammed Ali;Al-Hmmad, Qassem Ahmed;Al-Omran, Ahmed Adi
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.15 no.6
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    • pp.2597-2606
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    • 2014
  • Background: There is a scarcity of information about the proportion of the adult Saudi population that meet the recommended guidelines of physical activity (PA) to reduce cancer risk. Moreover, their awareness about the role of PA in cancer prevention is unclear. Objectives: This cross-sectional study aimed at estimating the proportion of adult Saudis meeting the PA guidelines, specifically those recommended by American Cancer Society (ACS) for cancer prevention, and to assess the public awareness about the role of PA in cancer prevention. Materials and Methods: Using a multistage sampling method, 2,127 adult Saudis of both genders were recruited from 6 urban and 4 rural primary health care centers in Al Hassa, Saudi Arabia. Participants were personally interviewed to gather information about their sociodemographic characteristics, searching activity about PA and cancer, and the time spent in leisure time PA (moderate and vigorous)/week using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire with show cards. Finally, items about the role of PA in cancer risk reduction were inquired. Results: Of the included participants, 11.6% met the recommendations for cancer prevention (45 minutes of moderate-vigorous PA activity/5 days/week or 225 minutes/week). Multivariate regression showed that being male (AOR=1.49, CI=1.09-2.06), <20 years of age (AOR=3.11, CI=2.03-4.76), and unemployed (AOR=2.22, CI=1.57-3.18) were significant predictors for meeting PA recommendations for cancer prevention. Only 11.4% of the sample indicated correctly the frequency and duration of PA required for an average adult to be physically active and while >70% of them indicated the role of PA in prevention of hypertension, coronary heart disease and lowering elevated blood cholesterol, only 18.6% and 21.7% correctly mentioned the role of PA in reducing colon and breast cancer risk, respectively. Poor knowledge was found among those with less than college education and aged 50 years. The level of knowledge was significantly positively correlated with total leisure time PA of the participants. Conclusions: A minority of adult Saudis in Al Hassa was aware about the role of PA in cancer prevention and engaged in sufficient LTPA for cancer risk reduction benefits, highlighting the need for public health actions to include policies and programs that address factors deterring their participation in LTPA and increasing their awareness with remedies to manage the prevalent misconceptions.