Association between temperature rise from climate normal and sleep quality.

While there are numerous studies on the association between climate change and poor sleep quality, there are few studies on large population with a validated outcome measure that can portray a various aspects of poor sleep quality. A total of 211,159 participants from Korean Community Health survey 2018 were included to assess the impact of temperature rise on sleep quality. The primary independent variables are temperature average and temperature difference.

Age at first drink as a predictor of all-cause mortality of middle-aged Koreans.

Background: Early alcohol use is hazardous to health and restrictions to age at first drink (AFD) is a cornerstone of public health policy in many nations. We explored the long-term impact of AFD on mortality after early adulthood in community-dwelling Koreans.

Methods: A cohort of 36 159 adults aged 35-64 years from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, linked to cause-of-death statistics, was followed up for a median of 9.

Preliminary reports of lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography: a nationwide performance on the Korean population in 2019-2020.

Background: Korea introduced its National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) in 2019. However, there are few published results of lung cancer screening at national level. We investigated the performance of LDCT for lung cancer screening and suggested recommendations for improving a nationwide population-based program.

Biennial Mammography Performance in the Korean National Cancer Screening Program From 2009 to 2020.

Objective: Mammography is essential for reducing breast cancer mortality; however, its performance varies globally. This study aimed to evaluate mammography screening outcomes in Korea over 12 years and investigate regional variations.

Materials And Methods: We analyzed mammography data from 42 million Korean women, aged 40 years and older, who participated in the Korean National Cancer Screening Program (KNCSP) from 2009 to 2020.

Association Between Non-adherence to Diabetes Management and Poor Sleep Quality Based on the Korean Community Health Survey.

Objectives: Adhering to management guidelines, including routine follow-up and education, is crucial for the effective management of chronic diseases such as diabetes. Uncontrolled diabetes is linked to poor sleep quality. We used nationally representative data from community-dwelling Koreans to investigate potential associations between non-adherence to diabetes management and poor sleep quality.

Association between increase in temperature due to climate change and depressive symptoms in Korea.

Background: Studies on the long-term effects of rising temperature by climate change on mental health are limited. This study investigates the influence of temperature rise on the prevalence rate of depressive symptoms according to district type and age group in Korea.

Design: This cross-sectional study included 219,187 Korea Community Health Survey 2021 participants.

Health-related quality of life of Korean older adults according to age, sex, and living arrangements: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: The number and proportion of older adults living alone is a significant issue. While the number of the oldest old people is also expected to increase, their health characteristics are poorly understood. This study aims to evaluate the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of the oldest old people according to age, sex, and living arrangements.

Association between dietary quality and the prevalence of periodontitis in older Korean adults aged 60 or over.

Purpose: This study investigated the association between dietary quality and the prevalence of periodontitis in older Korean adults (≥60 years of age) using data from the seventh Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES VII, 2016-2018).

Methods: Among the 16,489 KNHANES participants from 2016-2018, those aged ≥60 years were selected as the eligible population. After applying our exclusion criteria, 3,527 participants were included in the final study population.