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Original Article

July 5, 2018

Use of Hypnotics and Risk of Cancer: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

Do-Hyoung Kim, Hong-Bae Kim, Young-Hyo Kim, Ja-Young Kim

Korean J Fam Med. 2018;39(4):211-218.

Background: Previous observational epidemiological studies have shown inconsistent results on the relationship between hypnotics use and risk of cancer. To determine the association between hypnotics use and risk of cancer, we conducted a meta-analysis of available literature. Methods: We searched databases PubMed, EMBASE, and the bibliographies of relevant articles to locate...

Original Article

July 4, 2018

Association between Sleep Duration and Body Composition Measures in Korean Adults: The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2010

Ryoung Hee Kim, Kyong In Kim, Jeong Hyeon Kim, Yong Soon Park

Korean J Fam Med. 2018;39(4):219-224.

Background: The association between sleep duration and body composition measures in Korean adults remains unclear. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 3,532 subjects aged ≥40 years (1,542 men and 1,990 women) who...

Original Article

July 6, 2018

Association between Possibility of Purchasing Cigarettes and E-cigarette Experience among Korean Adolescent Smokers

Jae-Hyun Kim, Jin-Won Noh, Sun-Jung Kim, Jeoung A Kwon, Young Choi, et al.

Korean J Fam Med. 2018;39(4):225-232.

Background: To aim of this study was to examine the association between perceived possibility of purchasing cigarettes and e-cigarette experience among adolescents who currently smoke cigarettes. Methods: Data were derived from the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-Based Survey; a total of 29,169 current smokers participated. The dependent variable was e-cigarette experience...

Original Article

July 6, 2018

Association of High-Risk Drinking with Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components in Elderly Korean Men: The Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2010–2012

Ji-Hyun Kim, Jeong-Im Ha, Jae-Min Park, Ji Sun Lee, Ah-Leum Ahn, et al.

Korean J Fam Med. 2018;39(4):233-238.

Background: Previous studies have examined the association between alcohol consumption and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in adults, but studies in the elderly are lacking. We examined the relationship between high-risk alcohol...

Original Article

July 4, 2018

Cut-Off Values for Visceral Fat Area Identifying Korean Adults at Risk for Metabolic Syndrome

Arang Lee, Ye Ji Kim, Seung-Won Oh, Cheol Min Lee, Ho Chun Choi, et al.

Korean J Fam Med. 2018;39(4):239-246.

Background: Cut-off values for visceral fat area (VFA) measured by computed tomography (CT) for identifying individuals at risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) have not been clearly established in Korean adults, particularly for large populations. We aimed to identify optimal VFA and waist circumference (WC) cut-off values and compare the ability...

Original Article

July 5, 2018

The Effects of Weight Control Behaviors among Korean Obese Adults

Li-Ly Kang, Ha-Nui Kim, Young-Ah Jung, Hwan-Sik Hwang, Hoon-Ki Park, et al.

Korean J Fam Med. 2018;39(4):247-252.

Background: This study aimed to identify and examine the effects of weight control behaviors correlated with weight loss in obese individuals who attempted to lose weight within the past year. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, data from 9,461 obese individuals were collected from the fifth and sixth Korean National Health and...

Original Article

July 16, 2018

The Relationship between Aortic Knob Width and Metabolic Syndrome

Eun-Ji Lee, Jee-Hye Han, Kil-Young Kwon, Jung-Hwan Kim, Kun-Hee Han, et al.

Korean J Fam Med. 2018;39(4):253-259.

Background: Both aortic knob width and metabolic syndrome are suggested to be related to atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. However, the association between aortic knob width and metabolic syndrome is unknown. This study aimed to explore this relationship. Methods: Participants were 3,705 Korean adults aged 18–79 years who visited the health promotion...

Original Article

July 4, 2018

The Association between Social Support and Happiness among Elderly in Iran

Babak Moeini, Majid Barati, Maryam Farhadian, Milad Heydari Ara

Korean J Fam Med. 2018;39(4):260-265.

Background: Elderly people’s life is affected by multiple factors including social support, which is of the utmost importance. This study aimed to explore the association between social support and happiness as well as the impact of types of social support on happiness among elders. Methods: This descriptive and analytical study was...

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