Trends of sarcopenia and physical activity in elderly Koreans using KNHANES 2007-2017
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DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckz187.031
Abstract: Sarcopenia is one of risk factors for prevalence of chronic diseases which is associated with aging. Distribution of sarcopenia in Korea is important because Korea is one of the most rapid countries in population aging.… read more here.
Keywords: strength; 2007 2017; elderly koreans; physical activity ... See more keywords
Oral health status and behavior in elderly Koreans with periodontal disease.
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DOI: 10.1111/jphd.12469
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to investigate oral health status and oral health behaviors in elderly Koreans with periodontal disease. METHODS The data of the Seventh Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey… read more here.
Keywords: periodontal disease; oral health; elderly koreans; health status ... See more keywords
Impact of frailty on do-not-resuscitate orders and healthcare transitions among elderly Koreans with pneumonia
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DOI: 10.2147/cia.s181400
Abstract: Purpose Pneumonia poses a significant health risk in aging societies. We aimed to elucidate the determinative value of frailty for do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders in pneumonia patients. Patients and methods This was a retrospective cohort study… read more here.
Keywords: dnr; frailty resuscitate; pneumonia patients; frailty ... See more keywords
A Study on the Standardization of the 6-Minute Walking Test for Elderly Koreans
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DOI: 10.37506/mlu.v20i1.688
Abstract: Background/Objectives: 6-minute walking distance is a method for evaluating cardiopulmonary function and assessing physical performance. However, the data used in clinics are calculated from Americans. So we measure distance for Asians.Method/Statistical Analysis: In this study,… read more here.
Keywords: distance; minute walking; study standardization; walking distance ... See more keywords
Factors Associated with Dry Eye Symptoms in Elderly Koreans: the Fifth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2010–2012
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DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.17.0058
Abstract: Background Dry eye disease is an aging-related ophthalmic disease that not only affects the daily activities but also causes deterioration in the quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate the factors associated with dry… read more here.
Keywords: associated dry; factors associated; eye symptoms; elderly koreans ... See more keywords