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The effect of sociodemographic factors on infant mortality according to cause of death: a birth cohort in Seoul, Korea, 1999–2003
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of socioeconomic status and demographic factors on infant mortality, classified by cause of death, in a group of children born in Seoul, Korea during 1999–2003.
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Open AccessPrevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome among Korean Workers by Occupational Group: Fifth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) 2010
The prevalence of the metabolic syndrome has increased rapidly in South Korea over the past 10 years. However, the occurrence of the metabolic syndrome in workers grouped according to the specific type of work...
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Open AccessDiscordance in Spirometric Interpretations Based on Korean and Non-Korean Reference Equations
Korean regression models for spirometric reference values are different from those of other ethnic groups. The purpose of this study was to evaluate discordance in spirometric interpretations based on using Ko...
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Open AccessEffectiveness of a Comprehensive Stress Management Program to Reduce Work-Related Stress in a Medium-Sized Enterprise
To assess the effectiveness of a comprehensive workplace stress management program consisting of participatory action-oriented training (PAOT) and individual management.
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Open AccessHigh lead exposure in two leaded bronze ingot foundry workers
Awareness about lead poisoning in South Korea has increased; however, occupational exposures occurring in small-scale businesses have not been thoroughly investigated. We report two cases of high lead exposure...
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Open AccessThe effect of applying ethnicity-specific spirometric reference equations to Asian migrant workers in Korea
Asian migrant workers in Korea have various ethnicities. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the difference in spirometric interpretation made using the set of third National Health and Nutrition Examina...
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Open AccessDecline in non-smoking workers’ urine cotinine levels after increased smoking regulation in Korea
To identify any association between implementing smoking regulation policies and workers’ urine cotinine concentration levels in Korea.
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Open AccessPerception of and attitude toward ethical issues among Korean occupational physicians
Occupational physicians (OPs) have complex relationships with employees, employers, and the general public. OPs may have simultaneous obligations towards third parties, which can lead to variable conflicts of ...
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Open AccessSleep duration and mortality in Korean adults: a population-based prospective cohort study
Increasing evidence suggests that sleep duration is associated with risks of various diseases including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and certain types of cancer. However, the relationship wit...
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Open AccessLong-term exposure to PM2.5 and mortality in a national cohort in South Korea: effect modification by community deprivation, medical infrastructure, and greenness
Long-term exposure to PM2.5 has been linked to increased mortality risk. However, limited studies have examined the potential modifying effect of community-level characteristics on this association, particularly ...
